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Oregon General Election November 4, 2008

Bill Bradbury Secretary of State

This Voters’ Pamphlet is provided for assistance in casting your vote by mail ballot. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS DIVISION JOHN LINDBACK DIRECTOR SECRETARY OF STATE 255 CAPITOL ST NE, SUITE 501 JEAN STRAIGHT SALEM, OREGON 97310 DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE (503) 986-1518

My Fellow Oregonians: Once again, it’s time for Oregon voters to make good on the bargain we make for living in a free country. It’s time to vote. In these pages, you will see the candidates running for office this year. These are the words they’ve chosen to represent themselves to you. Read them carefully and evaluate what they have to say because the decisions made by our elected officials make a difference in our lives. Voting is only one of the duties we share in preserving our blessings of liberty. We serve on juries. We pay our taxes. We serve in the armed forces. We don’t litter. And we vote. Voting is no mere footnote to democracy. It’s what separates us from tyrants, a practice we’ve nurtured and encouraged for more than two centuries and preserve today as a bulwark in keeping our country safe and free. It’s already been an exciting year. In the spring, Oregon saw a huge surge in voter registration and we may well set new records in November for turnout. Registering, remember, is only half the process and doesn’t mean a lot unless you actually vote. If you have questions about registration, filling out your ballot or about getting a replacement ballot if you make a mistake, please call our toll-free hot-line, 1-866-ORE-VOTE, or 1-866-673-8683. Remember to vote .Your ballot must be in the hands of election workers or in an official drop-off location no later than 8pm on Tuesday, November 4. Postmarks don’t count. You can always call your county elections office to make sure they’ve received your ballot. Being an active participant in our democracy is good for America, good for your community and best of all, good for you. Best Wishes,

Bill Bradbury Oregon Secretary of State Oregon General Election November 4, 2008

Voters’ Pamphlet

Table of Contents

General Information Voters’ Pamphlet Information 4 List of Federal & State Candidates 5 Candidates Without Statements 6 Oregon Voter Bill of Rights 12

Candidates Additional Information Partisan Candidates 7 Candidate Statement Disclaimer 11 Nonpartisan Candidates 37 Election Results 15 Am I Registered to Vote? 17 Political Party Statements Online Voters’ Guide 19 Constitution Party 40 Vote! 27 Democratic Party no statement filed Returning Your Voted Ballot 36 Independent Party 41 ORESTAR 39 Libertarian Party 42 Pacific 43 Peace Party 44 Republican Party 45 46

Voting Information Vote by Mail 25

Index Index of Candidates 47 General Information / 4 Voters’ Pamphlet Information

Voters’ Pamphlet Website

Your official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet is divided Most of the information contained in this voters’ pamphlet is into two separate volumes. This is Volume 2 and contains also available in the Online Voters’ Guide at information on candidates. You should have already received www.oregonvotes.org. Volume 1, containing information on the 12 statewide measures on your ballot. If you have not received Volume 1, please call the toll-free voter information line at Español 1-866-ORE-VOTE (1-866-673-8683). Una versión en español de algunas partes de la Guía del Elector This volume also contains miscellaneous voting aids, including está a su disposición en el portal del Internet cuya dirección dropsite locations, a complete list of state candidates, and aparece arriba. Conscientes de que este material en línea instructions for marking your ballot, checking your ballot and podría no llegar adecuadamente a todos los electores que getting a replacement ballot. In an effort not to duplicate the necesitan este servicio, se invita a toda persona a imprimir la printing of information, some of these voting aids are not a part versión en línea y circularla a aquellos electores que no tengan of the state voters’ pamphlet, but instead are included in your acceso a una computadora. county voters’ pamphlet, if your county has produced a voters’ pamphlet. Candidate statements and measure arguments are Important! printed as submitted. The state does not correct punctuation, grammar, syntax errors or inaccurate If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a information. The only changes made are attempts to mistake in marking your ballot, you may call your county correct spelling errors if the word as originally elections office and request a replacement ballot. One will be submitted is not in the dictionary. mailed to you as long as you request it by October 30. After that, you may pick it up at the elections office. If you have The voters’ pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of already mailed your original ballot before you realize you made State since 1903, when Oregon became one of the first states to a mistake, you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. replacement ballot. One copy of the voters’ pamphlet is mailed to every household in the state. Additional copies are available at the Secretary of Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections State’s office, local post offices, courthouses and all county office by 8pm election day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. elections offices. Postmarks do not count! County elections offices are open on election day from 7am to Candidates 8pm.

In the general election, candidates are divided into two sections: partisan candidates and nonpartisan candidates. Voter Information Partisan candidates appear before nonpartisan candidates. All space is purchased: statements and photographs are For questions about voter registration, ballot delivery and submitted by the candidates or their designated agents. The return, marking the ballot, requesting a replacement ballot, information required by law—pertaining to occupation, absentee ballots, signature requirements, the voters' occupational background, educational background and prior pamphlet, when and where to vote, and other questions about governmental experience—has been certified as true by each elections and voting, call the toll-free voter information line at candidate. 1-866-ORE-VOTE (1-866-673-8683). Voter information line representatives can provide services in both English and Spanish. TTY services for the hearing Random Alphabet impaired are also available at 1-800-735-2900. While the candidates’ statements for candidates running for the same office appear in alphabetical order by their last name in this voters’ pamphlet, you will notice that they appear in a different order on your ballot. Oregon statute (ORS 254.155) requires the Secretary of State to complete a random order of the letters of the alphabet to determine the order in which the names of candidates appear on the ballot. The alphabet for the 2008 General Election is: N, X, Q, H, Y, S, G, K, I, A, E, M, B, O, R, W, D, Z, U, J, L, V, T, F, P, C General Information / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet List of Federal & State Candidates 5

Partisan Candidates State Representative (C) Constitution; (D) Democrat; (I) Independent; 26th District Jessica Adamson (D) (L) Libertarian; (P) Peace; (PG) Pacific Green; (R) Republican; Matt Wingard (R) (WF) Working Families Marc Delphine (L) President and Vice President 27th District (D) Michael F DeVietro (R) / (P) 28th District Jeff Barker (D) Cynthia McKinney / 29th District (D) (PG) Terry L Rilling (I) John McCain / 30th District David Edwards (D) (R) Andy Duyck (R) Ken Cunningham (C) / Wayne A Root (L) 32nd District Tim Bero (R) Deborah Boone (D) / Darrell L Castle (C) 33rd District (D) James (Jim) Ellison (R) / (D) 34th District Chris Harker (D) Piotr Kuklinski (R) United States Senator Gordon H Smith (R) (D) 35th District Larry Galizio (D) Dave Brownlow (C) Tony Marino (R) Representative in Congress 37th District Michele Eberle (D) Scott Bruun (R) 1st District Joel Haugen (I) Chris Henry (PG) 38th District Chris Garrett (D) Scott Semrau (C) Steve Griffith (R) David Wu (D) H Joe Tabor (L) Nonpartisan Candidates Secretary of State (D) Seth Alan Woolley (PG) Commissioner of the Bureau Rick Dancer (R) of Labor and Industries Pavel Goberman State Treasurer (R) Michael Marsh (C) Mark Welyczko Ben Westlund (D) Judge of the Supreme Court Attorney General John R Kroger (D) Position 7 Martha L Walters J Ashlee Albies (WF) Walter F (Walt) Brown (PG) Judge of the Court of Appeals James E Leuenberger (C) Position 4 Timothy J Sercombe State Senator 14th District Mark Hass (D) Lisa Michaels (R) 17th District (D) 18th District (D) John Wight (R)

This is a complete listing of the state candidates for the General Election, November 4, 2008, as prepared by the Secretary of State, for the counties covered in this pamphlet. Your ballot may also include measures and candidates from your county and local governments. Important: Each candidate listed does not necessarily have a statement in the voters’ pamphlet. Some candidates do not choose to purchase space. General Information / 6 Candidates Without Statements

Did you know that candidates must pay for space in the voters’ pamphlet? Partisan

You will not find statements in this voters’ pamphlet for the Candidates following federal and state candidates because they did not submit a statement and pay the appropriate fee by the deadline:

Partisan Candidates

United States Vice President Matt Gonzalez (P) Rosa Clemente (PG) Sarah Palin (R) Wayne A Root (L) Darrell L Castle (C) Candidates 7-35 Joe Biden (D)\ State Representative 27th District Michael F DeVietro (R) 30th District Ken Cunningham (C) 32nd District Tim Bero (R) 33rd District James (Jim) Ellison (R) 34th District Piotr Kuklinski (R)

Nonpartisan Candidates

Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries Mark Welyczko Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 7

United States President United States President Chuck Bob Baldwin No photo submitted Barr Constitution Libertarian

Occupation: paid, Founder and Occupation: Attorney. Pastor of Crossroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, ; Occupational Background: Talk show host of Chuck Baldwin Analyst for the Central Live, 10 years, author Intelligence Agency, 1971-78; United States Attorney for the Occupational Background: Northern District of , Chairman Florida , Campaign, 1986-90; U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-03; Board Member 2004 Constitution Party Vice-presidential candidate of the National Rifle Association, 1997-present. Educational Background: Midwestern Baptist College, Educational Background: JD, Georgetown University Law Christian College Masters Degree Center; MA in International Affairs, George University; BA, University of Southern . Prior Governmental Experience: taxpayer and voting citizen Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. House of BALDWIN2008.COM Representatives. We Americans must cut the Federal Government down to BOB BARR FOR PRESIDENT its Constitutionally established size. Your vote can get the www.BobBarr2008.com job started. Throughout his distinguished career, Bob Barr has proven that As your President I will, beginning on day one: he is the leader Americans need to restore confidence of the - start the return of troops from Iraq, Afghanistan and the American people in the future of their nation. Both working for other 130 countries the American people as a Congressman from Georgia and - restore credible medical care to veterans afterwards partnering with groups dedicated to protecting civil - pull the plug on the unaffordable American Empire liberties, Bob has shown a commitment to shrinking govern- - restore sound, gold and silver backed money ment and giving power back to the people. - work forcefully against budget and trade deficits Americans know that the answer to today’s problems is not - secure our own borders instead of other nations’ borders more government, and Bob will work tirelessly to cut taxes, - end federally funded benefits to those here illegally reduce government spending and restore our lost - dismantle NAFTA, GATT and export of USA jobs during the Bush administration. Having seen the true nature of - recall US diplomats from the UN and end our membership government from inside and out, only Bob Barr has the - protect right of citizens to be armed qualifications, the passion, and the commitment to work for the - veto federal funding and involvement in local education American people in their interest--not the government’s. - encourage use of domestic oil resources - recognize the legal personhood of unborn children, treat Since leaving Congress where he served as the vanguard of the as crime and confront the morally indefensible Second Amendment, Bob worked to increase individual liberty Roe decision and rights through such organizations as the Kennedy School of Government at and the American Obtain a copy of our nation’s Constitution. It is easy to under- Conservative Union as the 21st Century Liberties Chair for stand and you have an obligation to know what it sets forth. The Freedom and Privacy. For his work on protecting the privacy and Constitution is our blueprint for freedom. Use your vote to civil liberties of all Americans, legendary Times defend it. columnist William Safire dubbed Bob “Mr. Privacy.” Our government should be much smaller and we should enjoy If there is one candidate who consistently comes down on the more liberty. The two big parties have taken turns damaging our side of the American people’s rights, it is Bob Barr. Bob knows great country. Declare some independence this year. the answer is less government, and has proven that he will VOTE CHUCK BALDWIN PRESIDENT deliver the real change necessary to lead America into a new era BALDWIN2008.COM of prosperity and freedom.

(This information furnished by Chuck Baldwin for President.) (This information furnished by Barr 2008 Presidential Committee.)

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United States President United States President John Cynthia McCain McKinney Republican Pacific Green

Occupation: U.S. Senator Occupation: Global Human Rights and Peace Activist, Occupational Background: Public Speaking, Lecturer, and U.S. Senator; U.S. Researcher. Representative; U.S. Navy Captain; Naval Aviator Occupational Background: Visiting Professor and teacher at Educational Background: U.S. Naval Academy multiple post secondary colleges. Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Senator; Educational Background: BA, University of Southern U.S. Representative California, ; Masters from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University; currently a Doctoral Candidate In war and peace, I have been a dedicated servant of our country. at the University of California, Berkeley. Whenever I faced an important choice between my country’s interests, party politics or special interests, I chose our country. Prior Governmental Experience: Served six terms in the U.S. Congress and two terms in the Georgia General Assembly. I will continue to put our country first by ushering in a new era of reform, prosperity and peace. If I’m elected President, the era of Proud mother to a son, Coy, daughter of Billy and Leola the permanent campaign will end. The era of problem solving McKinney will begin. Washington is broken, and I intend to fix it. All you‘ve ever asked of government is that it stand on your side, not in Cynthia McKinney served 12 years in the your way. as a courageous voice of peace and seeks make America more safe and better for all Americans. I will stand by your side to grow this economy, create more jobs and get America moving again. I will aggressively push to In Congress she authored legislation seeking: elimination of fed- develop alternative energies while expanding our use of existing eral subsidies for corporations taking jobs overseas; a national energy resources here at home. As President, I intend to provide livable wage; repeal of the Military Tribunals Act; provision for future generations of Americans with a safer, more peaceful national forest protection and restoration; elimination of the use world than the one we inherited. We will achieve energy security of depleted uranium weapons; denial of federal assistance to and ensure that healthcare is affordable and available for all. It is law enforcement agencies violating human rights; 9/11/2001 incumbent on America, more than any other nation on earth, to victims right to participate in the Victims Compensation Fund; lead in building the foundations for a stable and enduring peace. the impeachment of Bush, Cheney, and Rice. I will put an agenda of reform, prosperity and peace for America (This information furnished by Power To The People Committee-Cynthia before any partisan interest or special interest. I will keep that McKinney for President.) promise every hour of every day I am in office.

(This information furnished by John McCain.)

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United States President United States President Ralph Barack Nader Obama Peace Democrat

Occupation: Consumer Occupation: I serve as a U.S. Advocate Senator. Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Consumer Advocate I’ve been a community organizer, civil rights lawyer, and Educational Background: constitutional law teacher. BA, Princeton University; LLB, Harvard University Educational Background: I graduated from Columbia University and . Prior Governmental Experience: US Department of Labor, 1960s Prior Governmental Experience: My prior governmental experience is 8 years as an state Senator. Why Vote for Nader? I’m running for President because at this defining moment in In 1965, Ralph Nader became an American hero when he our nation’s history, we have a chance to forge a new majority so brought General Motors to its knees by exposing its campaign to we can solve the problems we’ve been talking about for intimidate and smear him for having written a book about auto decades. safety. Since then, he has created more than 100 public interest groups. I’m running to turn the page on the failed politics of the past; a politics that divides us when we should be coming together to You may know that Nader has saved more than a million solve problems; a politics that accepts lobbyists as part of the lives because of seatbelts and air bags, but did you know he led system in Washington, instead of recognizing that they’re part of the campaign against nuclear power, which has blocked the the problem; and where politicians don’t mean what they say or construction of new nuclear plants in America for more than say what they mean. 30 years? As President, I’ll bring Democrats and Republicans together to You may know that he is largely responsible for the Clean Air solve the problems facing us. I’ll invest in clean energies so we Act, Clean Water Act, and the Freedom of Information Act, but can create green jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, did you know that in recent years he secured cheap, generic and save this planet for our children. I’ll stop giving tax breaks to AIDS drugs for India? companies that ship our jobs overseas, and put a middle-class In the 1980s, corporate power counter-attacked, expanding tax cut into the pockets of working families, struggling home- lobbies, think tanks, buying up newspapers and TV networks. owners, and seniors who deserve to retire with dignity and Citizen’s groups were frozen out, as Washington became security. I’ll work for affordable, accessible health care for all. I’ll “corporate-occupied territory.” make college affordable for anyone who wants to go. And I’ll responsibly end the war in Iraq - a war I opposed from the start. To challenge an increasingly rigged system, Nader had to enter politics. Despite being frozen out by the corporate media, Since I walked away from a career on Wall Street to work as a he has been at 6% in national polls, with 14% saying they would community organizer more than two decades ago, I’ve fought to vote for him if he were competitive. bring people together, and to make a difference in the lives of ordinary Americans. I don’t want to pit Blue States against Red Because neither McCain nor Obama will challenge the States - I want to lead the United States of America in a new corporate political establishment, their campaign has been direction to turn this moment of challenge into our moment of personal, nasty, and trivial. There is no debate about our bloated opportunity. defense budget, the worsening war in Afghanistan, policy toward or Russia, /Palestine, single-payer health care, (This information furnished by Obama for America.) a living wage, rebuilding our infrastructure, or a new economy built on wind and solar power. Your vote for Nader will keep these big issues alive, and strengthen the hand of progressive forces in the coming years. If you deny your vote to the major parties, they will know they cannot take you for granted: Your power grows. Gregory Kafoury Peace Party Secretary

(This information furnished by Ralph Nader.)

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United States Senator United States Senator Dave Jeff Brownlow Merkley Constitution Democrat

Occupation: Industrial Occupation: Speaker of the Automation Consulting Oregon House

Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Marketing/Engineering Executive Director, Portland Habitat for Humanity; National Educational Background: Security Analyst, Pentagon and BS Clarkson University Congressional Budget Office; President, Oregon World Affairs Council Prior Governmental Experience: Constitution Party Vice Chairman Educational Background: David Douglas High School; Stanford (B.A., International Relations); Princeton, (M.A., Public www.DaveBrownlow.com Policy) I am running for the U.S. Senate because the professional Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 1999; politicians we hired to do the job have failed us. House Democratic Leader, 2003; House Speaker, 2007 Our economy is in a tailspin; the value of our dollar is heading “Jeff Merkley will help me bring change to Washington D.C. toward freefall; our debt is exploding; our manufacturing base is He will listen to Oregonians and fight for working people.” being shipped offshore; our borders have become a virtual Senator Barack Obama sieve; and our military is bogged down in two simultaneous, unconstitutional wars. LISTENING TO OREGONIANS Clearly, something has got to change. When politicians weren’t listening to Oregonians, Jeff Merkley helped Democrats win back the Oregon House and give voice to We need to begin curing the disease rather than citizens demanding change. continuing to treat the symptoms. This would involve a return to the constitutional principals of limited government, • Cut taxes for working people; balanced the budget sound money, non-intervention with our world neighbors, and • Championed Oregon’s first “rainy day fund” restoring our individual liberties. • Passed landmark ethics reforms Unlike my opponents, I will vote to: called Jeff’s session as Speaker, “Oregon’s most productive in a generation.” [4/19/08] • Defend the Constitution - not the special or corporate interests - by returning power back to the states and the WASHINGTON D.C. IS BROKEN people. Special interests have controlled the agenda and Oregon • Dismantle the , (a private banking cartel) families have paid the price. and turn off the money printing presses. Inflation, war, • 70,000 Oregon jobs gone poverty, and most other economic ills can be traced back to • Skyrocketing gas prices and health care costs the insanity of our failed monetary policy. • $3 billion spent every week in Iraq • End the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan, both of which CHANGING WASHINGTON D.C. have turned into bloody, winless debacles with no defined Jeff Merkley will work across party lines to find solutions. missions. • Protect women’s right to choose • Begin the orderly shutdown of the American Empire, which • End the war and care for our veterans now spans some 700 bases in 130 countries - rather than • Cut taxes for working families; restore fiscal responsibility waiting for it to spontaneously disassemble itself. • Scrap unfair trade agreements that ship jobs overseas • Keep America out of entangling alliances - NO foreign aid! • Stand up to drug and companies to make health care affordable • Secure our borders. • Independence from foreign oil; create good-paying • End the senseless slaughter of the unborn. American jobs Instead of solutions, all my opponents have to offer is more of “Jeff Merkley shares my values, and he will help me deliver for the same: more spending, more debt, more phony money, more Oregon.” Senator failed programs, more foreign interventions, and of course, less Son of a millworker in rural Oregon and first in his family liberty. to go to college, Jeff Merkley listens to Oregonians and Our country is in serious trouble. It is time we start telling each fights for working people. other the truth. Endorsed by the Oregon State Police Officers’ Association; www.DaveBrownlow.com Oregon Education Association; Oregon Nurses Association; Planned Parenthood; Independent Party of Oregon; Sierra Club; (This information furnished by Dave Brownlow for U.S. Senate.) League of Conservation Voters; Veterans and Military Families for Progress; SEIU; AFL-CIO and working families across Oregon. www.JeffMerkley.com

(This information furnished by Jeff Merkley for Oregon.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 11

United States Senator Gordon H Smith Republican

Occupation: United States Senator Candidate Occupational Background: Smith Frozen Foods statements Educational Background: Southwestern University, JD; are printed Brigham Young University, BA Prior Governmental Experience: United States Senator, as submitted 1997-present; Oregon State Senator, 1993-1997; President, , 1995-1996. SENATOR GORDON SMITH The state does not correct COMMON GROUND. COMMON GOOD. punctuation, grammar, “There’s too much partisanship and not enough leadership in Washington, D.C. As your Senator, I’ve shown a better way. syntax errors or inaccurate Republican-Democrat, rural-urban, left-right, …from taxes information. The only changes to health care, energy to the economy, security and safety, I have succeeded in finding common ground for the common good.” made are attempts to correct Common Ground: Jobs & Economy spelling errors if the word • Supported tax cuts for families, small businesses and home-buying as originally submitted is not • Working to stop a job-killing $1.2 trillion tax increase and to in the dictionary. ensure tax cuts for families and businesses are made permanent Common Ground: Health Care • Supported a prescription drug benefit for Oregon seniors and protected a half million Oregonians from unfair cuts to Medicaid • Working to protect and expand health insurance for 48,000 Oregon children Common Ground: Rural Oregon • Fought for water for Klamath farmers and sustainable logging to create jobs and promote forest health; secured funding for a deeper Columbia River to expand state agriculture exports • Working to protect funding for rural counties hurt by unfair reductions in timber harvests Common Ground: Energy & Environment for more information about • Supported first increase in car-mileage standard in 20 years voting in Oregon and new incentives for green energy: wind, wave, solar and alternative-fuel cars call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 • Working to protect 128,000 acres of scenic Mt. Hood se habla español wilderness Common Ground: Security & Safety visit www.oregonvotes.org • Support continued American leadership and strong interna- tional participation in fighting aggressive TTY 1 800 735 2900 • Working to end the war in Iraq swiftly, safely and with honor for the hearing impaired SENATOR GORDON SMITH COMMON GROUND. COMMON GOOD. “I am working to break Washington’s partisan paralysis and to find common ground and common good for all Oregonians – I ask for your vote.” -- Gordon H. Smith www.gordonsmith.com

(This information furnished by Gordon Smith.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. General Information / 12 Oregon Voter Bill of Rights Oregon Voter Bill of Rights

You have the right to vote if you are a US citizen, live in Oregon, are 18 years old, and have registered.

You have the right to vote if you are homeless.

You have the right to vote if you have been convicted of a felony but have been released from custody, even if you are on probation or parole.

You have the right to vote even if you have a guardian and even if you need help reading or filling out your ballot.

You have the right to vote or cast your ballot if you are in line by 8 PM on Election Day.

You have the right to know if you are registered to vote.

You have the right to choose whether or not you want to register as a member of a political party.

You have the right to use a signature stamp or other mark but first you have to fill out a form. No one can sign for you.

You have the right to ask for help from elections staff or from a friend or family member. There are some people who cannot help you vote, for example, your boss or a union officer from your job.

You have the right to a secret vote. You do not have to tell anyone how you voted.

You have the right to get a “provisional ballot”, even if you are told you are not registered to vote.

You have the right to get a new ballot if you make a mistake.

You have the right to vote for the person you want. You can write in someone else’s name if you don’t like the choices on your ballot.

You have the right to vote “yes” or “no” on any issue on your ballot.

You have the right to leave some choices blank on your ballot. The choices you do mark will still count.

You have the right to use a voting system for all Federal Elections that makes it equally possible for people with disabilities to vote privately and independently.

You have the right to know if your ballot, including a “provisional ballot”, was accepted for counting.

You have the right to file a complaint if you think your voting rights have been denied.

Call toll free - 1-866-673-8683 to get more information about these and other voting rights.

(Oregon Constitution, Sections 2 and 3; ORS Chapters 137, 246, 247, and 254; Vote By Mail Manual; Help America Vote Act of 2002; OAR 165-001-0090 and 165-007-0030) Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 13 Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 1st District 1st District Joel Chris Haugen Henry Republican Pacific Green

Occupation: Small Business Occupation: Executive Director, Owner Portland Metro Pacific Greens; Student, Portland State Occupational Background: University School Teacher, Planner, Federal Contractor, Businessman Occupational Background: Educational Background: Union Truck Driver; Union Bemidji State University- BA in Geography/Geology, 1974; Aircraft Mechanic Western Illinois University- MA Geography, 1980; Portland State Educational Background: Portland State University, University- Teaching certification, 1984 Communication Studies, emphasis: Conflict Resolution and Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Army, Planning Peace Studies; Clackamas Community College, Commission, County Committees, Park Commissioner Communications Dear Voters, Prior Governmental Experience: Co-chair, Willamette Neighborhood Assn. (West Linn); Co-chair, November 4, 2008 represents a vital turning point for our nation. and Portland Metro Greens; Organizer, PSU Campus Greens In our government’s of rigid partisanship, Congress frequently seems to act more for party or special interests than ELECT CHRIS HENRY TO in America’s best interests. As an independent-minded citizen, TURN THE US MILITARY, HUMANITARY former teacher and small business owner, I believe we must More than half our federal tax dollars are being spent for past, reform that culture and bring sincerity to Washington for our present, and future wars and fund over 700 military bases nation to solve its daunting problems. world-wide. The cost of empire building descends from our If you vote for me, you are electing a Traditional Republican who fathers and will be borne by our children, for generations. By seeks to return the nation’s focus to issues of conservation, voting Pacific Green, you support Eisenhower’s peaceful fiscal responsibility, equal rights, following our Constitution, and vision from his April 16, 1953 address to the American Society of achieving a healthy balance between the interests of business Newspaper Editors: and labor. I will always act and vote for what I believe will most A CHANCE FOR PEACE benefit Oregon and the nation, regardless of personal conse- quences or pressure from special interests! I pledge to focus my “First, no people on earth can be held, as a people, to be enemy, efforts on the following 5-Point Plan: for all humanity shares the common hunger for peace and fellowship and justice. • Launch a 10-year overhaul of our energy policy, Second, no nation’s security and well-being can be lastingly moving toward a blend of sustainable energies including achieved in isolation but only in effective cooperation with hydrogen, wind, solar, geothermal, and new technologies, fellow-nations. stimulating our economy and creating green, living wage Third, any nation’s right to form of government and an jobs economic system of its own choosing is inalienable. • Provide universal health care options for our citizens, Fourth, any nation’s attempt to dictate to other nations their encourage prevention-based wellness programs, and take form of government is indefensible. care of our veterans And fifth, A nation’s hope of lasting peace cannot be firmly based upon any race in armaments but rather upon just relations • Develop a cooperative foreign policy, withdraw our and honest understanding with all other nations.” troops from Iraq, and work internationally to address world population growth “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger • Re-energize our education system through expanded and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.” service and outreach programs, incentives for students and teachers, and public/private partnerships WAR IS NOT A WAY TO SUSTAINABLY RESOLVE CONFLICT • Replace our broken tax system with a practical, consumption-based alternative, and pay down the While both major parties continue funding unmandated national debt wars and occupation, your vote for Chris will send a message that Oregonians’ priorities are for peace, justice, education, Please join me in reforming Congress, and visit health care, and human rights. www.joelhaugenforcongress.com for more information. VOTE CHRIS HENRY Thank you! FOR PEACE AND HUMANITY Joel http://www.chrishenryforcongress.org/ (This information furnished by Joel Haugen.) (This information furnished by Chris Henry.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 14 Partisan Candidates Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 1st District 1st District Scott H Joe Semrau Tabor Constitution Libertarian

Occupation: Construction Occupation: Electronics manager Consultant, fully self employed, 16 years, Occupational Background: Civil and structural engineering; Occupational Background: construction management Circuitry Design, Problem Solving, Programming. Educational Background: BS, MS, Civil Engineering, Stanford University Educational Background: B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois Prior Governmental Experience: None Prior Governmental Experience: None Your Constitutional and Populist Choice Community Experience: Chair, Libertarian Party of Oregon, America is in trouble. The rule of law, built on the Constitution, is 2008; LPO Lobbying Director 1996-1999; Local Cable TV ruined. Too many laws, even constitutional ones, favor the Producer. establishment over the general public. Systemic changes needed: My name is Joe Tabor, and I ask for your vote for Representative in the U.S. House. My strongest qualification is an understand- Parasitic, Capitalist to Egalitarian, Market Economy ing of my friends and neighbors, since I talk politics with nearly Community well-being over profit, employee ownership reigns, everyone I meet outside of work. I have good communication monopolistic industries few, and environmental responsibility is skills, an understanding of technology, analytical skills, and a rewarded. Corporate charters, government-granted privileges, strong commitment to upholding the Constitution of the United should mandate public responsibility. Congress can reshape States of America. economy through interstate commerce power. I will vote for no bill that conflicts with the Constitution, and will Privately Owned, Unstable, and Usurious to Publicly support only bills that I have time to read -- long bills may be Owned, Stable, and Honest Money and Banking filled with unacceptable special interests, or overreaching laws. I “Dollars” are interest charging debt notes. The Federal Reserve, will pass no laws to benefit one class of people over another. with newly created notes, buys government debt others will not, thus “monetizing” debt and “creating money out of thin air,” Congress needs to stop funding wars and bring our soldiers enabling funding without borrowing or increased taxes. The Fed home. Then Congress needs to work on ways to encourage low is a privately owned banking cartel of member banks who can cost energy development, better immigration policies, and ways “loan up” together protected by the central Fed and ultimately to cut medical costs. No solutions for these are obvious, so I’ll taxpayers, who pay for bailouts through “inflation tax” (higher need your help. prices) caused by newly issued “funny money.” Budgetary and The best way to bring positive change is to transfer administra- market discipline suffer and speculation rules. Dollars should be tion of social programs from the federal government to the fifty interest free, backed by tangible assets, protected by Congress. states. Why rely on an organization that is 3000 miles away? Transnational Corporate Focus to Locally Based, Fair Oregonians have twelve times more State Representatives to Trade talk to than U.S. Representatives. I would like to partner with you “Globalization” was designed by and for large transnational and any interested State Representatives to bring about this companies, controlling trade for profit at environmental and change. Federal legislators have taken on too many tasks. When labor expense. Tired of jobs shipping overseas? these tasks are returned to the states, the U.S. Congress can focus on national defense and not empire building. Military-Industrial, Profiteering Empire to Defense Strong military focused on territorial defense, a peacemaking For more information, please visit my website: State Department, and government support for veterans are http://www.joetabor2008.com vital. However, spending more on warfare than all other countries combined is excessive, dangerous, and disturbing. (This information furnished by Friends of Joe Tabor.) Poorly Planned, Inadequately Funded to Well Managed Infrastructure Emphasize renewable energy, public ownership, and looming water supply crisis. Weak Support to Protection of Bill of Rights Government Behavior: Corrupt to Accountable We should not be discussing “stimulus checks” leaving “spending” and “debt” to our children. Visit semrau08.com.

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Occupation: Congressman Occupational Background: Attorney helping Oregonians start high-technology and international trade businesses. Educational Background: Stanford University; Harvard Medical School; Yale Law School Prior Governmental Experience: None Family: David and his wife Michelle have two children, 11-year- for unofficial election old Matthew and 9-year-old Sarah. Michelle taught school in Oregon for 12 years. results starting at 8pm DAVID WU on November 4th visit: A Common Sense Leader Who Fights for Your Values and Priorities Strengthening Our Economy While Reducing Wasteful www.oregonvotes.org Government Spending David Wu believes that the has cost us our economic security. Instead of spending billions in Iraq, he wants to invest at home in new schools and quality, affordable healthcare. Wu is pushing for more technical and vocational training programs so Oregonians are trained for good jobs in expanding industries like healthcare and renewable energy solutions. Wu is fighting methamphetamine abuse and voted for a tough law that restricts the sale of ingredients used to make the drug. Protecting Oregon’s Environment and Reducing Energy Costs David Wu believes in protecting Oregon’s natural beauty and our environment from the damage caused by climate change and pollutants. To help lower prices at the pump, Wu called for a crackdown on big oil companies and speculators that artificially drive up gas prices while making record profits. Wu voted to require utilities to use more renewable energy. for more information about Against the war in Iraq; Supports Our Troops voting in Oregon David Wu has opposed the Iraq War from the beginning while always supporting our troops. call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 se habla español Wu ensured that our troops have the best equipment available, and has fought to prevent redeploying our troops into combat until they are rested, ready and retrained. visit www.oregonvotes.org Wu improved the standard of living for U.S. military personnel. He passed a military pay raise, improved health TTY 1 800 735 2900 insurance coverage for military families, and secured the for the hearing impaired biggest increase in education assistance for soldiers since the 1944 GI Bill. CONGRESSMAN DAVID WU Independent, Effective Leadership

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Secretary of State Secretary of State Kate Rick Brown Dancer Democrat Republican

Occupation: State Senator Occupation: Retired Journalist Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Family and Juvenile Law Journalist 1985-2008 Attorney Educational Background: Educational Background: Bachelors Degree, University of Colorado, B.A.; Communication, Pacific Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, J.D.; University, Forest Grove Senior Executive Program, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Prior Governmental Experience: None Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative Community Involvement: Past President, City Club of Eugene; 1991-1996; State Senator since 1997; former Senate Majority Looking Glass Youth and Family Services; Children’s Miracle Leader Network; Young Life Board, Springfield Tough on Initiative Fraud Family: Wife of 25 years, Kathy; Two sons, Jake and Jess. Concerned about fraud in our initiative system, Kate Brown NOW IS THE TIME FOR A NON-PARTISAN passed the law banning anyone convicted of fraud, forgery or SECRETARY OF STATE identity theft from collecting ballot measure signatures. With Dear Voters, her legal background, she will crack down on fraud with tough enforcement to ensure signature gatherers follow Traveling this state as a journalist for 23 years you discover the law and make sure those who don’t are prosecuted. the common bonds that make us proud to be Oregonians. Opening Doors for Jobs But when I investigated state government I saw that bitter partisanship and special interests dominate. Now is the time to The Secretary of State’s office is the first stop for a new business elect people who are not beholden to special interests. in Oregon. In these tough economic times, Kate Brown is dedi- cated to making Oregon attractive to new businesses to I left journalism to run for Secretary of State so I could pass a create new good-paying jobs, and to making it easier to do better Oregon on to my children – and I ask for your vote. business in Oregon. -Rick Dancer Rigorous Audits to Save Money Vic Atiyeh, Oregon Governor (1979-1987) says: “Dancer’s experience is exactly what we need in a Secretary of With rigorous audits of state agencies, schools and even energy State. Objectivity, investigative know-how, and a keen use, Kate Brown will make sure our tax dollars are spent appreciation of all parts of Oregon.” effectively and efficiently. By keeping a close eye on the bottom-line and finding creative ways to provide critical There are clear differences between my opponent and me: services, she will help put more dollars into our priorities, like • I support opening the Primary Election so every education and health care. Oregonian’s voice is heard. • I support permitting only legal citizens to register to vote. Fair and Open Elections • I support guaranteeing the right to a secret ballot for all Kate Brown won her first race by just seven votes, so she knows elections. firsthand that every vote matters and every vote must be • I will aggressively review and audit all state agencies counted. She supports campaign finance reform, and wrote the because I am not financially beholden to public employee law that requires campaign cash be reported online, where the unions. public can easily know who is funding ballot measure and I will work to take politics out and put trust in. candidate campaigns. As Secretary of State she will continue to safeguard our elections and shine a light on the influence of “Oregon roots run deep for Rick Dancer. From the family money in politics. Under her watch, we’ll always have homestead in Baker City, to being born, raised, and educated in elections you can trust. Washington County, to working in Lane County and the south coast, Rick Dancer will always put Oregon first.” Congressman Experienced Leadership. Results that Matter. . The Choice that Makes a Difference. Kate Brown for Secretary of State “Rick Dancer has a proven record of being fair and impartial. He will bring a non-partisan approach to this job that is desperately www.KateBrownForOregon.com needed.” Jack Roberts, former Oregon Labor Commissioner. (This information furnished by The Kate Brown Committee.) www.RickDancer.com

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Secretary of State Seth Alan Woolley Pacific Green

Occupation: Software Engineer

Occupational Background: Software Engineer in High- Performance, High-Capacity, and Location-based Storage Systems; Systems Admin. and Network Consultant, Technician, and Auditor; Security and Quality Assurance Team Leader Am I registered to vote? Educational Background: Northwest Public Schools; Willamette University, Computer Science Major Prior Governmental Experience: Secretary and Officer of Now you can check your Pacific Green Party Local and State Committees; Elections Administrator and National Delegate for Pacific Green Party registration online: ELECT SETH WOOLLEY TO END LEGALIZED BRIBERY, ELIMINATE SPOILED VOTES, FOR A STRONG VOICE FOR TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS The Secretary of State administers our elections, audits our www.oregonvotes.org government, manages files and archiving, and sits on the Land Board. Seth is the only candidate qualified that is uncor- rupted by any special interest money. SETH WILL END LEGALIZED BRIBERY BY ENFORCING MEASURE 47 (2006) WHICH THE VOTERS ENACTED You, the citizens of Oregon voted to enact reasonable limits for campaign donations that would ensure broad support for candidates. The current Democratic Secretary refuses to enforce the law, despite no portion ever being overturned by the courts. SETH WILL ENSURE A MAJORITY IN OUR ELECTIONS: INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING One hundred years ago, the citizens of Oregon voted to allow ranking candidates in order of preference when voting. The current Democratic Secretary successfully lobbied against both state and local legislation that would enable this constitutional provision, preventing people from voting for somebody other than the lesser of two evils. Spoiled elections are not meaningful elections. Instant Runoff Voting would ensure that if no candidate receives a majority of first choice votes, a “runoff” election is held instantaneously, taking into account voters’ second choice votes. SETH WILL BE FOR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES AND OPEN BALLOT ACCESS The current Democratic Secretary fought tooth and nail and often in violation of the law to keep independents off the ballot. Seth’s Democratic opponent helped to pass 2005 HB 2614, which made getting any independent on the ballot nearly for more information about impossible. voting in Oregon DON’T LET MAJOR PARTIES SPOIL YOUR VOTE AGAIN, VOTE SETH WOOLLEY http://www.seth4sos.org/ call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 (This information furnished by Seth Woolley.) se habla español

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State Treasurer State Treasurer Allen Michael Alley Marsh Republican Constitution

Occupation: Company Occupation: Maintenance Founder - Board Chairman, Private Investor Occupational Background: a variety of jobs

Occupational Background: Educational Background: Over 30 years of experience some college creating, building and financing global companies. Company Co-Founder, President, CEO and Prior Governmental Experience: none Board Member; Venture Capital Investor; Marketing Executive; America is in danger and Oregon on the verge of collapse. Automotive and Aerospace Engineer. Leaders of the Democrat and Republican parties with their Ivy Educational Background: BS in Mechanical Engineering, League educations are either incredibly stupid or are Minor emphasis in Business: Purdue University. Public schools deliberately destroying us. It is time to return to Constitutional K-12. Government and become once again a land of opportunity for Americans. We have entered, voluntarily, into a slave Prior Governmental Experience: Deputy Chief of Staff, relationship, with our government masters. Oregon Governor Kulongoski; Appointed by Governor Kitzhaber as founding chair of Oregon Council for Knowledge and Government licenses our activity from travel to marriage, Economic Development. they tax us to drain us of our sustenance, and then use our money to hire police and bureaucrats to come into our homes Family: Married for 26 years to Debbie, three children. with warrants to kidnap our children, steal our property and Community Service: Former Chairman: OMSI, Oregon deprive us of our liberty with no remedy-at-law. Council of the American Electronics Association and the Oregon In 2007 the legislature, including Ben Westlund, voted to put Business Plan (Recipient of Cecil Andrus Sustainability and a toll on every road, bridge and bike path in Oregon with Conservation Award 2008). Board Member: Oregon Innovation photo tracking devices. Once the Federal Real I.D. Act, which Council, Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute puts everyone into Biometric data base, is completed the and Oregon Business Council. Clackamas Women’s Services Democrat/Republican leadership plan to merge the banks with volunteer. Youth soccer and baseball coach. Governor’s the States and Federal treasury into one entity with all financial Community Involvement Award. transactions being done by computer. Anyone who objects to Experience and Trust any government policy will have their identification suspended The Treasurer must be an experienced and trusted manager and be unable to buy groceries and pay rent. whose top priority is providing financial peace of mind for our As State Treasurer, I will uphold and defend the Oregon retirees and schools. Oregonians need to know that the invest- Constitution. ments they rely on to support them are sound. Allen has 30 years of private sector experience in starting companies, managing (This information furnished by Michael Marsh.) investments, and creating jobs for Oregonians. The Business Journal named him 2002’s High Tech Executive of the Year and one of Oregon’s top CEOs in 2004. Forbes magazine recognized his company as the “Fourth Fastest Growing Technology Company” in the US in 2005. Fiscal Strength in a Global Economy While other career politicians have been running for office, Allen has been running companies and growing jobs. He brings an outsider’s perspective that will drive change. Allen’s life experiences allow him to fully understand all of our investment options in an increasingly competitive, complex and fast-paced world. That’s why his supporters are as diverse as Oregon Bankers Association, Agriculture Political Action Committee, Oregon Small Business Coalition, State Treasurer Bill Rutherford and Governor Vic Atiyeh. Allen will provide steady, experienced leadership for Oregon. www.FriendsOfAllenAlley.com

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State Treasurer Ben Westlund Democrat

Occupation: Consultant on lowering healthcare costs

Occupational Background: Small business owner Online Voters’

Educational Background: Whitman College, BA Guide Prior Governmental Experience: State legislator 1997-2008 Also nominated by the Independent Party BEN WESTLUND HAS THE RIGHT PRIORITIES Most of the information WESTLUND PRIORITY: LOWER ENERGY COSTS contained in this voters’ “Ben believes that we can do more to reduce our dependence pamphlet is also available in on foreign oil and reduce energy costs. That’s why he has supported investments in new energy sources, like wind, wave the Online Voters’ Guide at and solar, and in conservation.” Governor www.oregonvotes.org. Endorsed by Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Oregon AFL-CIO; Sierra Club; Governor WESTLUND PRIORITY: LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS “Having successfully fought cancer himself, Ben is one of Oregon’s most effective champions for making healthcare more affordable for everyone, improving quality, and covering children who don’t have insurance.” U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Endorsed by Planned Parenthood PAC; Oregon Nurses Association; SEIU Locals 49 & 503; Oregon AFSCME Council 75; Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens PAC WESTLUND PRIORITY: QUALITY EDUCATION “Ben voted to reduce the interest that school districts pay for bonds to save taxpayers millions of dollars. The cost savings can be put directly into the classroom to help improve Español our schools.” , Superintendent of Public Instruction Una versión en español de algunas “Ben knows we must remain competitive in the world economy. partes de la Guía del Elector está That’s why he supports expanding technical and vocational a su disposición en el portal del training in our high schools and worked to create a new university engineering center, expand Oregon Institute of Internet cuya dirección aparece arriba. Technology and start a university in Central Oregon.” Conscientes de que este material en Governor línea podría no llegar adecuadamente Endorsed by Oregon Education Association; American a todos los electores que necesitan este Federation of Teachers-Oregon; Oregon School Employees Association; State Treasurer Randall Edwards servicio, se invita a toda persona WESTLUND PRIORITY: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY a imprimir la versión en línea y circularla “The state has millions of dollars in unclaimed property. a aquellos electores que no tengan Ben is helping return more money to Oregonians. Search for your name at www.ClaimYourLostMoney.com” acceso a una computadora. Lynn Lundquist, Former House Speaker Endorsed by Credit Union Association of Oregon; Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council; Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Oregon State Police Officers’ Association LEARN ABOUT BEN’S PRIORITIES FOR OREGON WWW.BENWESTLUND.COM 541-480-0924

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Attorney General Attorney General J Ashlee Walter F (Walt) Albies Brown Working Families Pacific Green

Occupation: Attorney Occupation: Volunteer attorney, Consumer Justice Occupational Background: Alliance, Oregon Consumer Associate, Steenson, Schumann, League (Oregon State Bar’s Tewksbury, Creighton, & Rose, 2004 awards for “TOTAL HOURS PC, 2008 – present; Attorney, OF PRO-BONO SERVICES” Law Offices of J. Ashlee Albies, and “LEGAL SERVICES 2005-2008 TO THE POOR”). Educational Background: Rutgers University, B.S.; Lewis and Occupational Background: Commander JAGC U.S. Navy Clark Law School, J.D. (Ret.) (1944-71); volunteer WWII, Korea, Vietnam; public defender, prosecutor, appellate attorney, attorney for disabled Prior Governmental Experience: None servicemen, judge. Lewis & Clark Law School (1970-80) taught Democracy requires real electoral choices. I am running for Consumer Law, Criminal Procedure, Legal Ethics. Malheur Attorney General to offer voters a choice and to introduce voters County Counsel, Deputy D.A. (1989-91). Family timber farmer to the Working Families Party. (1988-2007) (Walt donated to Lincoln County, for all Oregonians, his reforested 185-acre farm on the Siletz River as a no-, Political parties should help you identify candidates who support no-logging nature park). issues that matter to you. In this race, the two major parties have nominated the same candidate, so it is important for us to raise Educational Background: USC, B.A., J.D.; Harvard Law another voice. School (constitutional law); University, M.A. (government); UofO, M.L.S. Our Working Families Party stands for good jobs, especially creating green family-wage jobs, health care Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Senate (1975-87) for all without private profit, debt free higher education Community Activities: League of Conservation Voters; VFW; and technical training, affordable housing and an end to Amnesty International; Oregon Fair Trade Campaign; Physicians predatory lending, and strengthening workers rights to for a National Health Plan; NAACP (since 1948); Sierra Club. organize and negotiate with employers. The U.S. Department of Justice established a Civil Rights The Attorney General holds a unique position; she upholds the Division in 1957 to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all rule of law for all Oregonians. The Attorney General must Americans. While Oregon adopted an enlightened Bill of Rights understand the economic and social underpinnings of crime. in 1859, our Justice Department has no Civil Rights Division. , poor educational opportunities, and health care Walt would create a Civil Rights Division. unavailability can lead to bad choices. Criminals must be prosecuted, but judges and juries need flexibility to fashion Violent crime should always be punished by incarceration. penalties that fit the crime and the criminal. This will help However, the majority of crime is drug and poverty related. prevent future crime. Walt would form special committees to address the issues of educational funding, unemployment, healthcare, drug and The high cost of prisons keeps us from accomplishing other alcohol rehabilitation, housing, food, and energy costs. goals. Oregon spends more of its general fund on corrections than any other state. Prison is more expensive and often less Walt’s strong commitment to health care is not limited to how it effective than community based solutions. These funds are impacts our quality of life and longevity, but how poor health taken away from education, health care, and other services that care is reflected in crime, as the leading cause of personal might actually reduce crime. Likewise, the death penalty does bankruptcies, loss of productive employment, and domestic not reduce crime. It diverts resources from effective crime violence. Over 600,000 Oregonians (160,000 children) are prevention strategies and costs more than life imprisonment. uninsured. The two major parties have failed to address the basic need for medical care because of their fear of the health The Attorney General should aggressively prosecute polluters, insurance industry. corporate criminals, and predatory lenders. Environmental destruction, economic violence, stealing , and defraud- “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is ing small shareholders causes serious harm to everyday people. the most shocking and most inhuman.” (Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.) PNHP Newsletter Spring 2008 Join the Working Families Party in building a better Oregon. (This information furnished by Committee of 1000 Elect as (This information furnished by J Ashlee Albies.) .)

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Attorney General Attorney General John R James E Kroger Leuenberger Democrat Constitution

Occupation: Law professor Occupation: Oregon Sole Practitioner Attorney 1993- Occupational Background: present; Husband 1990-present; federal prosecutor; law professor Father 1992-present

Educational Background: Yale Occupational Background: University, B.A., M.A.; Harvard Law Clerk Court Appeals Law School, J.D. 1987-89; Idaho Deputy Attorney General 1989-91 Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Marine Corps; federal Educational Background: Juris Doctor Degree University prosecutor, Enron prosecutor, U.S. Department of Justice Idaho 1987 received both the Democratic and Prior Governmental Experience: Law Clerk Idaho Court Republican nominations for Attorney General of Oregon. Appeals 1987-89; Idaho Deputy Attorney General 1989-91 JOHN KROGER FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL The constitutions of Oregon and the United States should not be THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE TO DELIVER ignored. I will obey them. I will do all I can to make our govern- THE CHANGE WE NEED ments operate within their constitutional limits. John Kroger is a tough, award-winning prosecutor and legal My policy is: slavery bad – liberty good. scholar with a record of integrity. He has new energy, new ideas and vast experience in court: Oregon’s founding fathers chose liberty, so do I. • As a prosecutor, John convicted mafia killers, drug traffickers Having been a prosecutor myself, I know that a person can be and corrupt government officials, winning every trial and both a great prosecutor and a good person. Prosecutors are not appeal. supposed to prosecute all cases brought to them. Prosecutors • John prosecuted Enron executives who defrauded millions of are supposed to only prosecute cases for which the prosecutor Americans. has admissible evidence that will likely convince a jury that a • John teaches criminal law at Lewis & Clark Law School. particular defendant is guilty of a crime. Prosecutors should never knowingly present perjurious testimony. Appellate “John is tenacious, fearless and brilliant. His ethics and prosecutors should confess error when appropriate. moral compass are second to none.” -Andrew Weissmann, Former Director, Enron Task Force When I am Attorney General the policy of the Oregon Department of Justice will be to seek justice, not victories. JOHN KROGER’S PLAN TO MOVE OREGON FORWARD • Fight meth aggressively, with more effective enforcement and Oregon’s Constitution says, “In all criminal cases whatever, the drug treatment. jury shall have the right to determine the law, and the facts under • Hold every polluter responsible for the damage they cause to the direction of the Court as to the law….” I will do all I can as our environment. Attorney General to insure juries in criminal cases know their • Ensure every parent gets the child support payments to which powers as well as their duties. they are entitled. We need to create trial courts of general jurisdiction. In 1910 the • Protect consumers and seniors from scam-artists, identity people eliminated Oregon’s circuit courts when we amended thieves and crooked companies. Article VII of the Oregon Constitution. Oregon’s Circuit Courts, • Defend civil rights, a woman’s right to choose and Oregon have not been replaced by law as authorized by Article VII crime victims. amended. “John’s courtroom experience and his thoughtful ideas I am pro life. A person becomes a person at conception. for protecting our children and the environment make him the right person for the job.” -Gov. John Kitzhaber Our right to defend ourselves and others is our most important right. We cannot and should not rely solely on government ENDORSED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT employees to protect ourselves, our families, and our property. AND PEOPLE WE TRUST Attorney General Website: Leuenberger.us 31 Oregon District Attorneys Email: [email protected] Sheriffs of Oregon (This information furnished by James E Leuenberger.) Oregon AFL-CIO Oregon State Police Officers’ Association The Sierra Club, Oregon Chapter Oregon League of Conservation Voters Governors Ted Kulongoski, John Kitzhaber, and Barbara Roberts Oregon Education Association Crime Victims United SEIU Locals 503 and 49 NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC Oregon Police Chiefs for Safer Communities Check www.johnkroger.com to learn more

(This information furnished by John R Kroger.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 22 Partisan Candidates State Senator State Senator 14th District 14th District Mark Lisa Hass Michaels Democrat Republican

Occupation: Oregon State Occupation: Community Senator, Brand Manager, Access Television Producer Cappelli Miles [spring] Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Advertising Sales consultant for Brand Development; Journalist local television, cable and radio for KATU-TV, Portland; KVAL-TV, stations; Union member of Eugene Screen Actors Guild; commercial talent for regional TV and radio; Segment host for Around Town Television on KOIN-TV Educational Background: MA American University; BS Educational Background: Kansas University, B.S. Journalism radio-television-film; Cranbrook/Kingswood High School Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, (2001-2007), State Senator 2007 – present; Multnomah County Prior Governmental Experience: 2000 Republican Party Sheriff’s Office Nominee for Oregon State Representative, Precinct Committee Person, Oregon Alternate Delegate to the National Republican Community Involvement: NW Health Foundation Board Convention 2004, WA County Alternate Delegate to the Member; Beaverton Library Foundation Board; Sunset Republican Central Committee Presbyterian Church Community Activities: Family: Wife, Tamra; two children, Isabelle & Sam TVCTV Certified producer, Lisa is creator and talent for the Giving Families The Tools They Need To Get Ahead G rated relationship show-What’s Between Us? as well as for community awareness shows- Accountability and Vote by “When families can save – buying a home, creating a stock Fraud?. portfolio or paying down debt – they are stronger. We can help WA CTY Voter Integrity Observer families get ahead by keeping an eye on the ball. Reducing 2004 Vice-President of Sponsorships for Murrayhill Little the cost of health care is one way. College savings plans are League, Captain USTA Mixed Doubles and Juniors Tennis Teams another. These two areas have become my passions.” Elementary School parent volunteer & classroom -- Mark Hass events coordinator A Champion For Vets I BELIEVE we need to empower individual Oregonians and In the February 2008 Legislative session, Senator Hass wrote the limit the growing big government special interests. new law that provides a free college education to an Oregon I BELIEVE we need to support and protect legal U.S. citizens University for widows and orphans of fallen GIs. from invading illegal aliens who drive down our wages and “Senator Hass stood up for veterans when it counted. He job opportunities while overburdening our social services and quietly did the heavy lifting for this new law that will dramati- prisons. cally change lives of war orphans and widows for the better.” I BELIEVE that we should be able to keep more of our own -- Robert Thornhill hard-earned money. Submariner EU2(SS) (Korean War) Ret. Dept. of Army Civilian Executive Voter Integrity: Clean Air, Clean Water With Oregon’s unique vote by mail system there is ample opportunity for voter fraud. When elected I will make it a priority Mark grew up hiking, biking and fishing in Oregon’s mountains to ensure our elections are fair and secure. With additional and streams. He’s understands the Oregon ethic of taking care of oversight we can make sure all legitimate votes are counted and our land. elections will be conducted with the fairness and accuracy all “Oregon needs leaders who look past the election and into Oregonians deserve. the future where our grandchildren and their children will live. Endorsements: Mark Hass is one of those leaders.” -- Gov. John Kitzhaber Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC Oregon Governor 1995-2003 Oregon Cranberry Network Bipartisanship Jim Ludwick, President, Oregonians for Immigration Reform “When I begin my term as Mayor of Beaverton, Senator Hass Please send Lisa Michaels to Salem is my go-to guy in Salem. His bipartisan approach to solving to safeguard our liberties. problems is exactly what we need.” Denny Doyle www.LisaMichaels.org Beaverton City Council (This information furnished by Friends of Lisa Michaels.) (This information furnished by Friends of Mark Hass.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 23 State Senator 17th District Suzanne Bonamici Democrat

Occupation: State Senator. Occupational Background: Consumer Protection Attorney. Educational Background: J.D., University of Oregon; B.A., University of Oregon; A.S. Lane Community College. Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator, Senate Judiciary and Commerce and Labor Committees; State Representative, House Judiciary, Consumer Protection, and Health Care Committees; Legislative Assistant; Attorney, Federal Trade Commission. Community Service: Beaverton Education Foundation; Classroom Law Project; several local schools and arts organizations. Family: My husband, Michael Simon, and I have been married for 23 years. We have two children, Andrew and Sara. Standing Up For Consumers In 2008, I led the effort to end foreclosure rescue scams. I will continue to strengthen consumer protection laws so Oregonians are not victimized by unscrupulous business practices. Improving Public Education As a public school parent, I am committed to strong schools, pre-K through college. I am working to improve civics education and to ensure that schools have enough funding to provide a world-class education and to build and maintain school facilities. Building Our Economy I support strengthening our Rainy Day Fund and repairing our aging transportation system, which is critical for keeping commuters and commerce moving. Better Access to Health Care The high costs of health care and the number of uninsured Oregonians affects us all. Health care reform is a top priority, and I will work on expanding access and controlling costs. Cleaner, Safer Communities I am leading efforts to reduce pesticide use in and around schools, and I will work on finding solutions to climate change and ways to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, I play a key role in passing laws to fight meth-related crime. We Support Suzanne Governor Ted Kulongoski, Governor Barbara Roberts, Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian, Rep. Mitch Greenlick, Oregon Business Association, Oregon State Police Officers’ Association, Beaverton Education Association, TVIP-Portland Association of Teachers, Oregon AFL-CIO, Oregon Nurses Association, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Stand For Children www.SuzanneforOregon.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Suzanne Bonamici.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. Candidates / 24 Partisan Candidates State Senator State Senator 18th District 18th District Ginny John Burdick Wight Democrat Republican

Occupation: State Senator; Occupation: Partner, Shannon Communications Consultant. Associates, LLC (Affordable Housing) Occupational Background: News reporter; environmental Occupational Background: issues manger; policy and Oregon Attorney communications adviser. Educational Background: Educational Background: Masters in journalism, University LLB, University of ; BA University of Texas; Portland of Oregon; B.A., University of Puget Sound. Community College, Spanish Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator, Prior Governmental Experience: Peace Corps Volunteer, 1997-present; Oregon Land Conservation and Development South America; Multnomah County Civil Service Commission, Commission, 1987-93. Chair; Multnomah County Committees on Land Use and Zoning for Edgefield Property; Director, Portland Bureau of Economic Ginny Burdick grew up in Portland, attending Chapman and Development; Executive Assistant to Portland’s Mayor; Bridlemile grade schools and graduating from Wilson High Executive Assistant to Portland Commissioner; Senate School. She lives in Southwest Portland. Committee Assistant, Oregon Legislature; Lieutenant, United Ginny Burdick is a strong voice in the State Senate for education, States Navy the environment, civil rights and sensible gun laws. She served I love Oregon’s beauty and environment and I want to make it as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee in both the 2005 and better for our children and grandchildren. With your support and 2007 legislative sessions and as chair of the Senate Finance and ideas, I can help accomplish that goal, but we have challenges. Revenue Committee in the 2008 supplemental session. Why do we have laws, regulations and policies that produce In 2007, as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Ginny traffic congestion and increase the cost of housing? Burdick was a leader in passing legislation to make bars, taverns and bingo parlors smoke-free; prohibit discrimination against Why do we promote or subsidize wind, solar and natural sexual minorities; allow same-sex couples to form domestic gas as environmentally friendly energy sources and oppose partnerships; strengthen Oregon’s public records law; and crack transmission lines for that same energy? down on metal theft by drug users and dealers. As a member of Why is health insurance so much cheaper in Spokane and the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee, Ginny helped pass Boise? legislation to create a rainy day fund to stabilize funding for education and other vital state programs during economic Why do we look to the University of Washington as the downturns. standard for quality higher education? In 2005, Ginny joined with three legislative colleagues to Why do we have a State Mental Hospital that fails to meet produce a bipartisan package of laws to address the metham- minimum federal civil rights standards? phetamine epidemic in Oregon. The legislation is credited with the virtual elimination of home meth labs in Oregon. Why do we transfer unsuitable public school teachers to other schools with no record of their transgressions?” Re-elect Ginny Burdick: A Recognized Leader. Why don’t we prohibit judges and legislators from participat- ing in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and Alice B. Toeclips Award, Bicycle Transportation Alliance, 2007. place them in a 401(k) type retirement system, so that their Spirit of Pride Award, Pride Northwest, 2007. decisions are not influenced by their own self-interest? Award of Appreciation, Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, 2007. Why did we increase public school spending by a billion Humane State Legislator Award, Humane Society of the United dollars without reducing class size? States, 2007. Why doesn’t the legislature make more of State government Safety and Justice Champion, Partnership for Safety and accountable by requiring performance audits of State agencies Justice, 2007. based on specific performance standards? American Dream Award, Oregon Association of Realtors, 2007. Legislator of the Year, Oregon Library Association, 2003-04. If you want a State Senator that will address these and other important questions, I ask for your vote. If you want a State (This information furnished by Friends of Ginny Burdick.) Senator that will call a Special Session just for show, you have an incumbent.

(This information furnished by Wight For Senate.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Voting Information / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Vote by Mail 25

Vote by Mail Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vote by Mail? Can the public watch the election process? Vote by mail is a method of conducting elections. Instead of All steps of the process are open to observation by the public. using traditional polling places where voters go to cast ballots Contact your county elections official to make arrangements. on election day, a ballot is automatically mailed to each When will election results be known? registered voter. The ballot is then voted and returned to the county elections official to be counted. Ballot counting cannot begin until election day. Initial results are released at 8pm election night and will continue to be As a voter, what do I have to do? updated through election night until all ballots have been Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you between counted. October 17 and 21, 2008. Inside the packet you will find the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a return envelope. Once you vote the ballot, place it in the secrecy envelope and seal it in the Important! pre-addressed return envelope. Be sure you sign the return envelope on the appropriate line. After that just return the If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a ballot either by mail or at a designated dropsite. mistake in marking your ballot, you may call your county elections office and request a replacement ballot. One will be What if I am uncomfortable voting my ballot at home? mailed to you as long as you request it by October 30. After Privacy booths are available for you to cast your ballot. There that, you may pick it up at the elections office. If you have are privacy booths at your county elections office and there already mailed your original ballot before you realize you made may be others at dropsite locations elsewhere in your county. a mistake, you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a For further information, call your county elections official. replacement ballot. What if my ballot doesn’t come? Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections office by 8pm election day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. If you are registered to vote and have not received your ballot within a week after they are mailed, call your county elections Postmarks do not count! office. They will check that your voter registration is current. County elections offices are open on election day from If it is, they will mail you a replacement ballot. 7am to 8pm. What if I have moved and have not updated my registration? Provisional Ballot Information If you were registered to vote by October 14 but now have a different address, call your county elections office for You will be issued a provisional ballot if: instructions on how to update your registration and receive a ballot. there is a question about your eligibility as a voter (for example, there is no evidence on file that you are an Do I have to return my ballot by mail? active or inactive voter in Oregon) You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any you need to vote at a County Elections Office in a county county elections office or any designated dropsite in the other than the one you live in state. The times and locations of dropsites are available at your county elections office. In order to obtain a provisional ballot, you need to fill out a Provisional Ballot Request Form in person at the County How much postage is required to mail the ballot back? Elections Office. Your voted ballot can usually be returned using a single 42¢ Your provisional ballot will not be counted until it is determined first-class stamp. In those instances where additional postage that you are eligible to vote. is necessary, it will be clearly indicated on the ballot materials. After you have voted the ballot, you can call 1-866-ORE-VOTE When must the voted ballot be returned? (1-866-673-8683) or the County Elections Office in which you The voted ballot must be received in any county elections office voted to find out if your ballot was counted. If your ballot was or designated dropsite by 8pm on election night. Postmarks not counted, you can also find out the reason it was not do not count! counted. How do I know if my ballot is received? If it is determined that you are ineligible to vote in this election, the completed Provisional Ballot Request Form will serve as You can call your county elections office and ask if they your voter registration for future elections. received your ballot. A record is kept showing each voter whose ballot has been returned. Can anyone find out how I’ve voted once I mail my Voter Information ballot? For questions about voter registration, ballot delivery and No. All ballots are separated from the return envelope before return, marking the ballot, requesting a replacement ballot, the ballots are inspected. This process ensures confidentiality. absentee ballots, signature requirements, the voters' pamphlet, when and where to vote, and other questions about What if I forget to sign the return envelope? elections and voting, call the toll-free voter information line at Generally, your elections office will either return it to you for 1-866-ORE-VOTE (1-866-673-8683). signing or they will contact you, if possible, to come to the Voter information line representatives can provide services in elections office to sign it. If the return envelope does not get both English and Spanish. TTY services for the hearing signed before 8pm on November 4, the ballot will not be impaired are also available at 1-800-735-2900. counted. Candidates / 26 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 26th District 26th District Jessica Marc Adamson Delphine Democrat Libertarian

Occupation: Public Affairs Occupation: Owner: Futures: Director, Associated General College & Financial Planning; Contractors Oregon-Columbia Corporate & Community Chapter. Relations, University of Phoenix

Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Public Affairs Director, Certified College Planning Associated General Contractors; Chief of Staff, Representative Specialist, Investment Advisor Representative Lynn Lundquist; Legislative Assistant, Senator Jeannette Hamby. Educational Background: Bachelor’s of Science, Business Educational Background: B.A., Political Science, Pacific Management – University of Phoenix University. Prior Governmental Experience: Vice-Chair, Tigard Water Prior Governmental Experience: Sherwood School District Board; Chair, Libertarian Party of Washington County; Treasurer, Budget Committee Member; Oregon State Scholarship Libertarian Party of Oregon; President, BNI – Downtown Commission Member; Task Force on Public Private Partnerships Portland Chapter; Vice President, Portland Area Business Co-Chair. Association Family: Jessica lives in Sherwood with her husband and three “The Lesser of Two Evils is Still Evil.” children. Leadership, not labels You have another choice. Vote for REAL change! In her work for moderate Republican legislators, Jessica I am: Adamson learned how tough it is to get politicians to agree on solutions – because too many elected officials focus on party • Socially Liberal labels instead. • Fiscally Responsible And when the Republican Party strayed from its foundations of I will vote for: personal responsibility, individual liberty and fiscal accountabil- Lower Taxes Marriage Equality ity, Jessica took a new road. Based on her experiences, Jessica decided that a little independent thinking makes a whole lot of Lower Spending Improved Transportation sense. More Privacy More Personal Freedom & Personal Strengthening our schools Responsibility Jessica will work for stable school funding, smaller class sizes, and more vocational training. Jessica’s plan also includes We need to push back against the Federal Government’s more educational opportunities for combat veterans returning invasion of our private matters. They can now monitor our from Iraq and Afghanistan. That’s why the entire Sherwood phone calls and library records and they will continue to unless School Board supports Jessica. we put a stop to it NOW. Furthermore, we need to end state Keeping promises to seniors government’s involvement in the marriage business. Churches, Seniors should always have access to high-quality health care. synagogues and mosques should decide who gets married, Jessica also supports toughening penalties for scams, fraud, not the government. When will they stop? and abuse against seniors. If the government stuck to its basic functions such as: Protecting the environment Jessica Adamson’s plan includes protecting our environment, • Law Enforcement & Justice preserving open spaces, and working for cleaner renewable • Fire & Emergency Safety energy so we leave a better Oregon for our children. • Public Transportation (roads, bridges, highways, Tough penalties for child abusers and meth addicts mass-transit) Jessica Adamson supports tougher penalties for criminals who • Public Education (as mandated by our constitution) victimize children and for gang activity and meth trafficking. …then we would have plenty of resources available for projects We’re supporting Jessica! such as widening Tualatin-Sherwood Road and expanding U.S. Senator Ron Wyden the I-205 Corridor. Oregon Business Association Oregon Education Association “The problems we face will not be solved Stand for Children by the minds that created them.” Oregon Nurses Association “I am a college and financial planner who has helped my Oregon State Fire Fighters Council clients achieve financial freedom and independence. I am a Associated General Contractors strong and dynamic leader who has proven time and again my Oregon AFSCME Council 75 skill to bring ideas together for a common goal. We all want Oregon Council of Police Associations PAC what’s best for our families and community, but it will take a American Federation of Teachers - Oregon strong leader to affect real change. Elect me and I will spark the Oregon Nurseries’ PAC change that is necessary for our freedom and prosperity.” Oregon AFL-CIO – Marc Delphine Oregon School Employees Association www.candidatesforchange.com 503.748.7737 www.jessicaadamson.com 503-707-2294 (This information furnished by Friends of Marc Delphine.) (This information furnished by Friends of Jessica Adamson.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 27 State Representative 26th District Matt Wingard Republican

Occupation: State Representative, Small businessman

Occupational Background: Small Business Owner; Executive Director, Business Coalition; Television Reporter. Educational Background: Aloha High School, Beaverton; University of Southern California, BA. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative; Member, Clackamas County Economic Development Commission; Member, Portfolio Options Committee, Oregon Public Utility Commission; former president, homeowners by November 4th association; Committee Administrator, Oregon House Government Efficiency Committee; Field Representative, Congressman Doc Hastings. MATT WINGARD GETS RESULTS! “MATT WINGARD is an education leader. Matt has helped to open new, innovative public schools in Oregon where today hundreds of low-income children are less likely to fall behind or drop out.” --State Senator Larry George, Sherwood “MATT WINGARD stood up for us when the City of Portland tried to take over PGE so they could control our power rates. Matt was a leader in the fight to stop them and we WON!!!” --Former State Representative Jerry Krummel, Wilsonville Matt will: • Oppose tax and fee hikes • Work to repeal the ethanol mandate in our gasoline • Ensure that our transportation money is spent expanding our roads and highways • Hold government more accountable for the money it’s already spending We Know MATT WINGARD and We Trust Him Taxpayer Association of Oregon PAC Oregon Citizens for a Sound Economy PAC Oregon War Veterans Association Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance PAC Oregonians In Action PAC Oregon Farm Bureau Federation for more information about Oregon Nurseries’ PAC Doris Wehler, President, Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce voting in Oregon Scott Starr, Board Member, Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce Debi Laue, Board Member, Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce Jim Haynes, Past President, Sherwood Chamber of Commerce call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 Del Clark, Past President, Sherwood Chamber of Commerce se habla español Hon. Al Young, Former Democratic State Legislator Hon. John Ludlow, Former Mayor of Wilsonville Officer Clint Chrz, Sherwood Joe Bernard & Shirley Benson, Wilsonville visit www.oregonvotes.org Don McCoun, Hillsboro Bill Moshofsky, Beaverton Hon. John Brenneman, Charbonneau TTY 1 800 735 2900 Louise Gatch, Charbonneau for the hearing impaired Rev. Herb Morris, Charbonneau TO READ HIS POSITIONS ON THE ISSUES VISIT: WWW.MATTWINGARD.COM (This information furnished by Friends of Matt Wingard.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. Candidates / 28 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 27th District 28th District Tobias Jeff Read Barker Democrat Democrat

Occupation: State Occupation: State Representative; Developer, Kids Representative, Retired Police Footwear, Nike. Lieutenant Occupational Background: U.S. Treasury Department; Occupational Background: Willamette University. US Marine Corps; Oregon State Police; Portland Police Bureau: Educational Background: BA, Willamette University; MBA, Awarded Police Star, Distinguished Service Medal, Police Medal University of Washington. Educational Background: B.S., Portland State University Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative 2003- 2007-present; House Judiciary, Energy & Environment, and Present; Enlisted, US Marine Corps; Trooper, Oregon State Police; Transportation Committees; Vice Chair, House Revenue Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant: Portland Police Bureau Committee; Oregon Innovation Council; Aide to U.S. Treasury Secretary; Legislative Assistant, State Representative Bryan Community Service: Volunteer, Cooper Mountain Elementary, Johnston. Errol Hassell Elementary, Mt. View Middle School, Aloha HS; Red Cross Volunteer Volunteer Experience: Oregon Business Association; Environment and Economic Development Committee; Start Civic Organizations: American Legion Aloha Post 104; Marine Making a Reader Today; Youth Basketball Coach. Corps League Leadership for the Long Run Personal: Married 42 years to Vicki, two adult daughters It takes long-term vision to make Oregon an even better place to CONTINUING A LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE live tomorrow. In my first term as your State Representative, the Prioritizing Education Legislature returned to thinking – and acting – with Oregon’s • Securing stable and adequate funding for our schools future in mind. We need to continue the long-range focus that • Ensuring that more of our education dollars are being spent brought reinvestments to our schools, health care system, and in the classroom environment. Let’s choose progress and long-term priorities • Making Oregon’s colleges and universities more affordable over short-term political gain. Promoting Economic Development and Creating Jobs Here are my priorities for Oregon’s future: • Growing Oregon’s economy • Supporting businesses that create good family wage jobs in World-class education: Strengthen the newly created Rainy Washington County Day Fund to help schools and state government plan for the future. Provide the resources to meet high academic standards. Fighting for Affordable Health Care for Oregon Families Ensure that every Oregonian has the opportunity to pursue • Increasing access to affordable health care for all Oregon college or vocational training. families • Advocating for homecare services which preserve the Affordable health coverage: Require hospitals and insurance dignity and independence of seniors by allowing them to companies to follow fair pricing guidelines and reduce stay in their homes administrative spending so we can use the savings for patient Protecting the Safety and Livability of Our Community care. • Keeping sexual predators away from our kids Environmental Leadership: Enhance Oregon’s environmental • Getting repeat drunk drivers off of our roads advantages by building on the Renewable Energy Standard and • Protecting our clean air and water alternative fuels initiatives to reduce our dependence on foreign • Improving services and opportunities for Oregon veterans oil. Pursue innovative solutions to reduce global warming and their families and embrace economic opportunities available through new “My wife Vicki and I moved to Aloha so that our two markets. daughters could get a good education in Beaverton We Support Tobias: Oregon State Police Officers’ Association; public schools. After 30 years, I’ve seen dramatic Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; U.S. Senator Ron Wyden; changes in our community and I’m dedicated to Governor Barbara Roberts; Karen Cunningham, Former Chair protecting our quality of life. Beaverton School Board; Stand for Children; Oregon AFL-CIO; During my 31 years as a police officer, it was my job to SEIU Local 503, OPEU; Oregon AFSCME Council 75; hold people accountable. As your State Representative, NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC; Oregon Nurses Association; I will always do the same.” Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Oregon Farm Bureau -Jeff Barker Federation, Oregon Business Association, Beaverton Education Association; Oregon Education Association; State Senator Endorsed by: Mark Hass. Oregon Education Association Oregon Business Association www.tobiasread.com Associated Oregon Industries Oregon Nurses Association (This information furnished by Friends of Tobias Read.) and many others Contact Jeff: (503)-649-1767 or [email protected] (This information furnished by Friends of Jeff Barker.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 29 State Representative State Representative 29th District 29th District Chuck Terry L Riley Rilling Democrat Independent

Occupation: State Occupation: Corporal, Representative. Washington County Sheriff’s Office; Senior Instructor, Occupational Background: Department of Public Safety, Information Technology and Standards, and Training - Oregon Business Consultant. Police Academy Educational Background: University of Illinois; Southern Illinois University Occupational Background: 23 years law enforcement including corrections, training, and supervision; Prior Governmental Experience: U. S. Air Force and two terms as State Representative. Educational Background: Attended Hill High in Cornelius and Portland Community College; Advanced Certificate in Law Community Involvement: Member of Hillsboro, Cornelius, Enforcement; Graduated Oregon Sheriffs’ Association and Forest Grove Chambers of Commerce, Hillsboro Elks, Command College Hillsboro Lions, Aloha-Hillsboro Rotary, and Hillsboro American Legion. Prior Governmental Experience: Former Mayor of Cornelius; two years Cornelius City Budget Committee Dear Friends, Community Involvement: 15 years rape prevention and I’m proud to have represented you in the Oregon Legislature self defense instructor; 15 years Shirley Huffman Beautification during the last two terms. I’ve done my best to honor your trust Committee, Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce; Hillsboro in me by concentrating on the issues that are most important Chamber of Commerce Executive Award for Community here at home: Service; Law Enforcement Council Community Involvement Public Safety: After 15 years of budget cuts, I helped Award; SOLV's Citizenship Award restore 24/7 coverage by the State Police. I am working The time for change is now. to establish statewide radio coverage so that communications will not be cut in times of disaster. My platform focuses on and the burdens taxpayers in Oregon must bear as a consequence. Addressing Plain Talk: My Plain Talk Oregon Bill (House Bill 2702) helped this problem could be key to solving many of the problems we make it easier for citizens to communicate with their state have in this state such as overcrowded schools, an under-funded government. Department of Human Services, an overburdened healthcare Lowering Health Care Costs: I helped reduce the cost of system, and illegal voting. I believe one of the solutions for prescription drugs and hospital stays but more work these problems is to make it illegal or costly for any business to needs to be done. I’ll continue fighting to make health employ an illegal alien in this state. Neither party wants to care accessible and affordable. address the issue of illegal immigration because both parties have much to gain by maintaining the status quo. As an Protecting our environment while growing our Independent, I am not beholding to special interest groups, I can economy: I helped create a free, statewide electronics speak out and represent the voice of the taxpayers. recycling program to lessen the impact of landfills and am working to make Oregon a leader in development of I also believe we don’t need to throw more money at our wave, wind, and solar energy to create more jobs for education system, we need to improve the quality of education Oregonians. currently provided using programs like charter schools and home schooling, and allowing parents to choose the schools Education: I support world-class education for our children their children will attend. This will make our education system including full day kindergarten and smaller class sizes. more competitive thereby improving the quality of education I feel good about our accomplishments over the last two terms, our children receive. but there’s still much work to be done. I’m committed to finding Finally, I believe we should require drug testing for all people solutions to the challenges facing our community and our state. seeking welfare of any kind. We need to address the issue Sincerely, of people using welfare funds to continue abusing drugs and Chuck Riley alcohol.

Endorsements: Oregon Council of Police Associations (This information furnished by Terry L Rilling.) Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Oregon State Police Officers’ Association Stand for Children Tom “TJ” Johnston, Forest Grove City Councilor Rebecca Lantz, Hillsboro School Board Chair Oregon Education Association Oregon Nurses Association SEIU Local 503 Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) www.chuckriley.org

(This information furnished by Chuck Riley for State Rep.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 30 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 30th District 30th District Andy David Duyck Edwards Republican Democrat

Occupation: Owner, Duyck Occupation: Founder & CEO, Machine; Farmer; County high-tech research firm. Commissioner Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Business consultant. Machinist/foreman, Forest Grove Iron Works Educational Background: M.S. Public Affairs, University of Educational Background: Portland Community College, Oregon; B.A., M.A., University of Southern California; Hillsboro Machine Technology; Hilhi High School. Prior Governmental Experience: Washington County Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative 2007 – Commissioner, 1995-present present; member, Joint Ways & Means Committee; ex-officio Community Service: Visitation School Board; SOLV Volunteer; member, Oregon Economic & Community Development Farm Bureau member Commission. Personal: Married to Patty, 25 years; 7 children Community Involvement: Chair, Hillsboro 2020 Vision Task Force; member, Greater Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. Elect Andy Duyck State Representative Personal: Age: 42; married high school sweetheart, Brookwood STATE LAWMAKERS ARE OUT OF TOUCH! Elementary teacher; two children. WE NEED ANDY DUYCK IN SALEM TO BRING GOVERNMENT UNDER CONTROL, David Edwards AND PUT AN END TO MORE TAXES AND Good Thinking. Real Accomplishments. OUT OF CONTROL SPENDING! David Edwards is a leader with fresh ideas for the challenges we Experience. Hard work. Commitment. face. An independent-minded progressive, he works across • Andy Duyck has fought to keep taxes down. He led the party lines to put good ideas to work. For example, he helped restructuring of Clean Water Services, saving ratepayers create Oregon’s first Rainy Day Fund to bring fiscal discipline to over $73 million. Salem. • Andy Duyck has worked to reduce traffic congestion and As our State Representative, David has helped… pave rural roads. • Andy Duyck has consistently supported quality education • Create more good-paying jobs by making smart through close collaboration between school districts and investments in transportation and alternative energy as local decision makers. well as securing $7 million in lottery-backed bonds for a • Andy Duyck has always protected natural resources. He critical downtown Hillsboro redevelopment project. fought for voluntary incentive programs to promote stream • Put more money in the classroom, allowing the restoration, water quality and wildlife. Hillsboro School District to lower the student-teacher ratio • Andy Duyck has supported strong law enforcement to district-wide. fight the methamphetamine epidemic and identity theft. • Make health care more affordable by expanding the Oregon Prescription Drug Program and giving the “Andy puts the safety and well being of citizens foremost in all Insurance Commissioner the authority to stop price his decisions. That’s why I support him.” gouging. Sheriff Rob Gordon, Washington County • Cut government waste by investing in aggressive audits “Andy is without a doubt the best qualified person to represent of state agencies and a new management consultant House District 30 in Salem.” SWAT team for streamlining government services. , State Senator • Preserve our natural environment by expanding the “Balancing the responsibilities of being a father, owning a ‘Bottle Bill’ and supporting a number of innovative business and running a farm is tough. Nobody understands this alternative energy and climate change initiatives. better than Andy, and he’s great at maintaining that balance.” • Reduce crime by enacting harsher sentences for Internet Joe Wessels, Wessels Family Honey predators and investing in 24/7 State Trooper coverage on “Oregonians cannot afford higher taxes. They deserve our highways. responsible spending decisions. State lawmakers are David grew up in Hillsboro and has a record of results on forcing local governments to spend even more money by community issues that matter. That’s why he’s supported by a implementing programs the state doesn’t fund! This broad coalition of business, labor and community leaders. practice must stop!” -Andy Duyck www.friendsofdavidedwards.com Endorsed by: Governor Vic Atiyeh Endorsements: Sheriff Rob Gordon, Washington County Associated Oregon Industries Bruce Starr, State Senator Oregon Business Association Roy Rogers, Washington County Commissioner Oregon League of Conservation Voters Oregon Farm Bureau Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Oregon Nurseries’ PAC Oregon State Police Officers’ Association Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance PAC Stand for Children Oregonians for Food and Shelter (This information furnished by Friends of David Edwards.) (This information furnished by Andy Duyck for State Representative.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 31 State Representative State Representative 32nd District 33rd District Deborah Mitch Boone Greenlick Democrat Democrat

Occupation: State Occupation: Oregon State Representative, Small business Representative; Professor owner Emeritus, OHSU Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Professor and Chair, OHSU, Small Business Owner, 1990-2000; Director, Kaiser Community College Instructor; Center for Health Research, 1964- Watershed Coordinator 1995; VP (Research) Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 1981-1995 Educational Background: Portland State University, B.S. Educational Background: Wayne State, BS, MS; , Psychology; B.S. Art; University of Washington, undergraduate Ph.D. in Oceanography; U.S. Grant HS. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative (2003, Prior Governmental Experience: Pacific Fisheries Legislative 2005, 2007); Chair House Committee on Health Care; House Task Force, Public Commission on the Oregon Legislature, Committee on Education; and Sub-Committee on Higher Clatsop County Planning Commission, Healthy Streams Education. Partnership, Clatsop County Commissioner, Oregon Ocean Resources Management Task Force, Clatsop Soil & Water Community Service: Northwest Health Foundation Board; District, Union Health District. Past: Jewish Family and Child Service Board; Intel’s Health Initiative Advisory Board; Washington County Community Since being elected in 2004, I have been able to help bring to my Action Organization Board. district: assistance in emergency preparedness, international MITCH GREENLICK… EXPERIENCE THAT PAYS mutual aid and storm disaster assistance; help for our veterans, DIVIDENDS FOR DISTRICT 33 seniors, and children; drug and alcohol treatment; ID theft Mitch has passed bills to improve health care and curb prevention; mental health insurance coverage; disaster funding Beaverton’s annexation powers, fought for school funding and for salmon fishers; and inheritance tax relief for family-based for health insurance reform. Mitch remains committed to natural resource businesses. making health care a fundamental right for all Oregon citizens. I worked with my colleagues to ensure healthy kids and strong “Whether it’s creating jobs, improving health care, schools. We opened the Oregon Prescription Drug Program to all reducing prescription costs, fighting unwanted Oregonians providing affordable prescription drug. We made annexation, protecting the environment, saving investments in public safety, higher education and high tech passenger rail, or defending a woman’s right to choose – industries. We helped to protect victims of domestic violence I delivered for you in Salem.” Mitch Greenlick and internet predators. HONORED BY BUSINESS AND LABOR GROUPS: Endorsements: Oregon Nurses Association, Oregon AFSCME Best Freshman Legislator of 2003 Session – Northwest Council 75, Oregon Business Association and more. Propane Gas Assoc; Public Health Genius Award (2005) – Community Health But there is still work to be done. We need to finish the Territorial Partnership; sea floor mapping to give us the science necessary for tsunami “Top 20% Legislator” – Oregon Nurses PAC: modeling, fisheries research, wave energy project and marine Justice for All Award – Northwest Examiner. reserves siting and updated navigational charts. We need to meet our goals of developing renewable energy sources. We BILLS SPONSORED OR CO-SPONSORED BY MITCH THAT need to provide affordable housing in our rural communities PASSED INTO LAW: and we need to continue working to build healthy local HB2722, 2484, SB 887, HB2760: Curbs annexation powers of economies. Beaverton HB2706: Improves obstetrics care; HB2524: Reduces hospital- I work closely with the nine member legislative coastal caucus acquired infections and the Oregon Rural Congress, Children’s Trust Fund of SB875, SB362: Reduces cost of prescription drugs Oregon, and I serve my community as a volunteer fire fighter. HB3613: Oregon Venture Capital Bill – Stimulates Oregon I would be honored to have your vote to re-elect me as your state emerging industries representative. HB2340: Oregon Patient Safety Bill – Establishes Oregon Patient Safety Commission (This information furnished by Deborah Boone for State Representative.) HB3270: Requires hand-count verification of voting machine counts. Endorsed by: Governor Ted Kulongoski; Senator Ron Wyden; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Oregon Nurses Association; Oregon Education Association; Oregon AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood PAC; PAC; NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC; Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA); Sierra Club; SEIU Local 503, OPEU; American Federation of Teachers-Oregon; Oregon Council of Police Associations; National Assoc. of Letter Carriers. WEBSITE: www.greenlick.com E-MAIL: [email protected] (This information furnished by Rep. Mitch Greenlick.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 32 Partisan Candidates State Representative 34th District Chris Harker Democrat

Occupation: President and Founder of local software company; State Representative.

Occupational Background: OHSU researcher and faculty member; bicycle mechanic, smokestack tester. Educational Background: B.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mayo Clinic. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative. Family: Married 28 years to Georgia Harker; two great kids. I’ve worked in education and healthcare and run my own technology business for 15 years. I joined the House of Representatives in June 2008. I bring a strong new voice to the legislature. I look forward to working effectively with my colleagues to address these important issues: Education: Married to a teacher, I know increased school funding is critical. We can strengthen education in Oregon from pre-K through college, while making college more affordable. All our schools must be able to attract and retain good teachers. Business, jobs and the economy: I started a software business in my living room. It’s now a national leader in its field with a reputation for solving problems and delivering on promises. I’ll bring that same approach to Salem where we must combine existing resources with innovative ideas to create new jobs and solutions. Healthcare: Finding affordable healthcare is a problem we all face. As a business owner, I provide coverage for my family and my employees. Basic healthcare and coverage for catastrophic events should be accessible to everyone. Energy and Transportation: Gas prices are a serious problem and investing in renewable energy should be a top priority. Oregon should be a leader in this field. We also need to invest in our roads, bridges and railroads. I’m proud to represent House District 34. Thanks for your continued support. Endorsements: Brad Avakian, Labor Commissioner; State Senator Suzanne Bonamici; State Representative Mitch Greenlick; American Federation of Teachers – Oregon; Oregon Business Association; Oregon Nurses Association; Oregon AFSCME Council 75; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Stand for Children.

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 33 State Representative State Representative 35th District 35th District Larry Tony Galizio Marino Democrat Republican

Occupation: State Occupation: Business Owner, Representative; Teacher, International Internet Marketing Portland Community College. & Business Consultant Occupational Background: Communication Consultant. Occupational Background: Business Consultant; Author; Educational Background: Radio/TV Broadcaster; Web Doctoral candidate, Portland State University; M.A., San Designer; Online TV & Radio Producer. Francisco State University; B.A., UC Berkeley. Educational Background: Mount San Antonio College, Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative 2005 - Colorado Technical University present; Chair, Ways & Means Education Subcommittee; Prior Governmental Experience: None Ways & Means Full Committee; Consumer Protection; General Government Subcommittee. Appointed to: School District Best Community Involvement: Tigard Chamber Board Member; Business Practices Advisory Committee; Joint Special TV Fire & Rescue Community Academy; Portland Chamber Committee on Public Education Appropriations; Advisory President’s Club Member; Executive Officer Club Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research. House Revenue and General Government; Tigard Parks Task Force. POLITICS UNUSUAL RE-ELECT LARRY GALIZIO I don’t like “politicians” and I won’t become one. It’s time we put people before politics. I promise to be your voice in Salem, INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP. CHANGING OREGON. not make friends with special interests and advance their agenda over what’s right. “As Chair of the Budget Committee for public education, Larry fought for the most significant reinvestment in Transportation Oregon’s classrooms in years.” Alan J. Spencer, Driving on Highways 217, 99 and I-5 seriously frustrates me. We President, Tigard - Tualatin Education Association must find a practical solution to efficiently moving people and goods. Money sources should go directly to the need: Gas taxes • Led the effort to add over 3,200 Oregon children to Head should pay for road improvements. No more hiding the ball, we Start. should know exactly where our money goes. • Doubled financial aid for Oregonians attending college. • Increased funding for public schools by nearly $1 billion. Education My wife Danielle, an aide for special needs children in Tigard- “Representative Galizio always works to keep our Tualatin public schools, and I look at our public school system community safe.” Glen Scruggs, President, Tigard Police and see great potential going unrealized. Our two children Officers’ Association attend public schools and we want the best for them. I will take • Sponsored legislation to combat internet sexual predators. my business tech understanding and fight for specific programs • Fought to increase State Police funding and place over to better prepare our children for the exploding global digital 100 troopers on the roads. economy. • Worked to prosecute chronic drunk drivers for murder Economy when they get behind the wheel and kill someone. There’s not enough money to go to every worthwhile program. “Representative Galizio understands the needs of our Period. How can we turn Oregon around without new taxes? community and is a strong and effective advocate for We need to create a business friendly Oregon, with an emphasis small business, and for us.” Patrick Burke, Small on technology, eco-smart industries and infrastructure invest- Business Owner ment. I will take my successful business background and fight to make Oregon “open for business” once again. • Led the fight against identity theft by allowing Oregonians to freeze credit reports and requiring timely notification Elect Tony Marino – “Politics Unusual” when security breeches occur. If you want politics unusual, vote for me. I will fight with • Strengthened laws to crack down on predatory loans. bare-knuckled enthusiasm and I won’t let special interests or • Reduced prescription drug prices and fought to expand party politics get in my way. If that’s what you are looking for, Oregon’s drug purchasing pool to include thousands more I ask for your vote. citizens and small businesses. www.VoteTonyMarino.com Endorsed by the Oregon Business Association, Oregon Nurses 503-925-4104 Association, Tigard Police Officers’ Association, Oregon Education Association, American Federation of Teachers – (This information furnished by Friends of Tony Marino.) Oregon, Oregon AFSCME Council 75, SEIU Local 503, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council, Planned Parenthood PAC, Sierra Club

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 34 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 37th District 37th District Scott Michele Bruun Eberle Republican Democrat

Occupation: President, S.I. Occupation: Executive Director, Grace General Contractors Clackamas Women’s Services Occupational Background: Commercial construction, Occupational Background: executive financial management Privacy Officer, The Regence and commercial banking. Group; Consultant, Ajilon, Inc; Operations Manager, Educational Background: MBA, Portland State University; Healthsource Inc. B.A., Political Science, University of Oregon. Educational Background: MBA, New Hampshire College; BS, Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative. Nazareth College, Management House Healthcare, Veteran’s Affairs, Transportation and Prior Governmental Experience: West Linn City Council, Revenue Committees. Oregon Obesity Task Force. Oregon 2005-present (2 terms); West Linn Budget Committee, 2005- Global Warming Commission. Clackamas County Economic present (2 terms); South Fork Water Board 2005-06; Clackamas Development Commission. County Citizen Review Board 1998-2005; Merrimack, NH, School Community Activities: Board of Directors, Oregon Cultural Planning & Building Committee 1991-1996 Trust. Volunteer, Transitional Youth. Former board member, MICHELE EBERLE: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Oregon Diabetes Watching out for us 24/7. Coalition. Personal: A fifth-generation Oregonian, Scott and Alison Bruun Protecting health: Michele is strongly pro-choice and will fight have two children, Natalie and Katie. efforts to roll back reproductive rights. She supports funding for stem cell research to give new hope to Oregonians suffering SCOTT BRUUN from diseases like Alzheimer’s. Bringing Oregonians Together. Moving Oregon Forward. Bruun: Putting schools first Looking out for schools: Michele Eberle knows we need to Scott Bruun supported the largest investment Oregon schools get more dollars into the classroom. She will work for stable had ever seen, while also fighting for insurance reform to get school funding, smaller class sizes, and better training and more money to classrooms. He made tough choices and stood retention of teachers. fast in his commitment to our children, parents and teachers. Monitoring health care costs: Eberle believes it’s time to Scott will continue the fight to get more funding directly to make providers more accountable about health care costs. She classrooms for textbooks, teachers and technology. wants to require hospitals and insurance companies to follow Bruun: Addressing our concerns fair and consistent pricing guidelines based on actual costs of Scott Bruun works to bring new jobs and economic security to service. Oregon families. He works across party lines to reduce our dependence on foreign energy, promote investment in Oregon, Safeguarding Oregon’s future: Michele knows we must reduce antiquated regulations, support renewable energy and control tuition costs and ensure no qualified student is priced environmental entrepreneurialism, and reduce the tax burden out of state universities, community colleges, or vocational on working Oregonians. programs. Bruun: Protecting families Running government like clockwork: As President of West Scott Bruun worked to put 139 additional troopers on our roads Linn’s City Council, Eberle oversaw audits and spending to make and is working to increase penalties for sex offenders and crimes sure tax dollars were spent wisely, and government was more against children. accountable. She helped uncover a $1.4 million embezzlement Bruun: Building bridges and restore West Linn’s maximum bond rating. Scott Bruun led bi-partisan efforts to improve school nutrition, control diabetes, promote electronic recycling, establish tax Watching over our families: Running Clackamas Women’s reform and expand jobs in Oregon. Moving forward, Scott will Services, Eberle works to keep women and children safe from continue to tackle the challenges of healthcare, education, public domestic violence. She’ll work in Salem to ensure better training safety, and building a vibrant economy. and enforcement of child abuse reporting laws and to give parents tools they need to keep kids safe. SCOTT BRUUN STATE REPRESENTATIVE Endorsements www.joinscott.com Governor Barbara Roberts Endorsed by: , Congresswoman OR 5th Oregon Nurses Association West Linn Mayor Norm King Oregon League of Conservation Voters Clackamas County Commissioner Lynn Peterson Oregon Health Care Association State Senator Richard Devlin Oregon Education Association Washington County Commissioner Dick Schouten Oregon State Police Officers’ Association NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC Oregon Farm Bureau www.ElectMicheleEberle.com Associated Oregon Industries Oregon Business Association (This information furnished by Michele Eberle for State Rep. Committee.) Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Tualatin Mayor Lou Ogden (This information furnished by Scott Bruun for State Rep.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 35 State Representative State Representative 38th District 38th District Chris Steve Garrett Griffith Democrat Republican

Occupation: Attorney, Perkins Occupation: Attorney Coie Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Partner, Stoel Rives LLP; Clerk, As an attorney, Chris works with U.S. District Court for Oregon; some of Oregon’s largest Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office employers and provides free Southern Dist., New York; services to individuals in need. Analyst, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Teacher, U.S. Peace Corps Educational Background: J.D., University of Law School (Honors); B.A., ; Wilson High School; Educational Background: JD, Stanford Law School; M Phil, Jackson Middle School; Capitol Hill School. Oxford University; BA, Harvard College Prior Governmental Experience: Senior Policy Advisor, Prior Governmental Experience: 1987-1995, Member, Oregon State Senate; Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals; Portland School Board - Chair four times; 1981, Counsel, Oregon Legislative Assistant, Representative Richard Devlin. House Judiciary Committee Community Service: Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger; Community Involvement: Volunteer Instructor, Lincoln High Classroom Law Project; pro bono legal work for refugees; Scales School U.S. Constitution class; Board of Directors, Oregon of Justice Award winner for helping low-income families keep League of Conservation Voters; Speaker, Oregon Law Institute; their homes. Governing Council, The Wilderness Society; Coach, Oregon CHRIS GARRETT Youth Soccer Association; Elder, Presbyterian Church Chris is a former policy advisor in the State Senate, where he Family: Married to Christine for 27 years; son and daughter helped develop legislation to clean up the Willamette River and protect farmland from sprawl and development. GRIFFITH ON THE ISSUES Chris Garrett also worked to develop ways for local communities Good Education to provide adequate school funding and help champion health insurance coverage for breast cancer screening. • Skilled teachers who believe in children • Stable and adequate funding, K through college Chris Garrett Has The Right Plan • More hours of instruction To Move Oregon Forward Fund our schools for excellence to lower class sizes, Good Economy and Environment update textbooks, and improve teacher training. • Pragmatic conservation: Manage natural resources to achieve Control tuition costs so all students can afford to attend smart growth and environmental goals state universities, community colleges, or vocational programs. • Attract and grow renewable energy business Require insurers and hospitals to follow consistent pricing • Guarantee Oregon’s water quality and supply guidelines to ensure quality health care at fair prices. Good Health Give seniors more options for quality long-term care, including in-home care. • Capitalize on Oregon’s outdoors • Focus on wellness programs to prevent illness Attract renewable energy companies to provide new jobs and • Address health problems early, when treatment is effective for help the state meet its renewable energy goals. patients and cost effective for providers We’re supporting Chris Garrett! Good Government Ted Kulongoski, Governor Governor John Kitzhaber • Make Secretary of State non-partisan Senator Richard Devlin • Open primary elections to all voters Judie Hammerstad, Mayor, Lake Oswego • Set maximum six-month legislative sessions Oregon Education Association Endorsements American Federation of Teachers – Oregon Stand for Children (dual endorsement) , former Oregon Governor; , Oregon Business Association former Secretary of State; Martha A. Marks, Ph.D, President, Oregon Nurses Association Republicans for Environmental Protection; Stand For Children Sierra Club (dual endorsement) Oregon League of Conservation Voters Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC For more endorsements by Democrats, Republicans and Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Independents, visit: Oregon State Police Officers’ Association www.VoteforGriffith.com NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC Planned Parenthood PAC (This information furnished by Steve Griffith for Oregon House.) Oregon AFSCME Council 75 Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) SEIU Local 503, OPEU www.ChrisforOregon.com

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Occupation: Commissioner, Occupation: I’m 71, excellent Bureau of Labor and Industries health, no medical problem, have a lot of energy: Founder, Occupational Background: Instructor/Provider of unique Civil Rights Attorney; Small physical and mental fitness Business Owner program “Get Energized!”– Educational Background: book, video and exercise classes J.D., Lewis and Clark Law School; B.S., for governments, businesses and public: may prevent many illnesses, diseases (including cancers) and slow down the aging Prior Governmental Experience: State Legislator; Workers’ process. (503)6-GET-FIT www.getenergized.com/vote.html Compensation Task Force Occupational Background: Author, Publisher, Producer, Family: Brad and his wife Debbie reside in Washington County Speaker, Inventor, Consultant, Advisor, Trainer, Coach, Manager with their children, Nathan and Claire. (had an Award), Supervisor, Social Worker, Counselor, BRAD AVAKIAN: PRIORITIES, NOT POLITICS Machinist, Mechanic, Welder, Truck Driver, Logger, Firefighter and Beekeeper. I’m a Problem Solver. That’s the principle Brad Avakian lives by -- even when he has to take a little heat for it. When the Legislature was neglecting our Educational Background: Have 27 years of education, BA + schools, Brad fought for a full funding plan to stop education Degree (Moscow, Russia). Attended a few universities and cuts. To provide rural Oregon with the water it needs, Brad colleges in the USA. Gave myself PhD in PE. Linguist. brought together conservationists and industry to get the job Prior Governmental Experience: Primary 2008 Candidate for done. And when big corporations weren’t providing fair wages US Senator; 2006 Candidate for US Representative, 2004 and good working conditions, Brad stood up for us. Candidate for US Senator. 2002 Candidate for Commissioner of Good thing that Brad is more concerned with our priorities than BOLI. Tank Army. I’m honest, incorruptible, with faith and high politics. With the economy in trouble, we need a champion to moral principles. Do not accept any “contributions”. help us put Oregon back on track. I know life: my parents died during WWII, from age six grew up BRAD AVAKIAN: A PLAN TO GET OREGON in orphanage. Started work at age fourteen – vocational school BACK ON TRACK Machinist/Mechanic. • Develop the nation’s premier renewable energy workforce to Commissioner of BOLI must enforce all laws regulating the provide home-grown, sustainable energy to break the grip of employment of adults and minors, protection employees and foreign oil. employers from violations of laws, and conduct claims investi- • Support a strong minimum wage. gations of civil, human rights and discrimination. • Bring together emerging industries and training centers to Commissioner of BOLI Brad Avakian gave an Oath of Office, but provide workers the skills to quickly gain long term does not perform his duties, doesn’t support the Constitution, employment. doesn’t investigate Complaints of violation of our laws, can’t • Make our government more efficient by streamlining the way hold any office and must resign. Oregon’s training centers are funded. • Increase apprenticeship opportunities for skilled trades like I have a plan to help businesses, create more jobs, improve and plumbing, electrical, and construction jobs that provide high increase training and apprenticeship programs. I have a plan paying careers. to create a new industry: develop and manufacture fire • Restore agricultural and technical education in our public resistant wood products. schools. To avoid layoffs or moving jobs abroad, I will negotiate between ENDORSEMENTS employer and labor. Sen. Ron Wyden; Gov. Ted Kulongoski; Oregon AFL-CIO; Oregon BOLI will enforce all laws, prevent violations labor rules and State Building and Construction Trades Council; Associated honest investigate violation of laws. General Contractors, Oregon Columbia Chapter; Oregon Farm Bureau Federation; Sierra Club; Oregon League of Conservation People of Oregon, hire me and I will restore America’s Voters; Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Oregon Nurses Moral Leadership and the Government By and For the Association; Oregon Education Association; SEIU Local 503, People. OPEU; Oregon AFSCME Council 75. (This information furnished by Pavel Goberman.) More at www.BradAvakian.com

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 38 Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Supreme Court Judge of the Court of Appeals Position 7 Position 4 Martha L Timothy J Walters Sercombe Nonpartisan Nonpartisan

Occupation: Associate Justice, Occupation: Judge, Oregon Court of Appeals

Occupational Background: Occupational Background: 30 years as an attorney in private Court of Appeals Judge (2007 to practice present); Of counsel and partner in Preston Gates & Ellis LLP (1991 Educational Background: University of Michigan, BA; to 2007); Associate and shareholder in Harrang Long Gary University of Oregon School of Law, JD Rudnick PC (1977 to 1991); Law clerk, Oregon Supreme Court (1976 to 1977); Paralegal, Sidley Austin LLP (1971 to 1973) Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Commissioner, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; Educational Background: University of Oregon School of Commissioner, Oregon Law Commission (2003-2006); Past Law, JD, Honor Graduate (1976); Northwestern University, BA President, Lane County Bar Association; Member, Uniform Trial (1971) Court Rules Committee (1984-1986) Prior Governmental Experience: City attorney and advisor to Family: Married, two children several Oregon municipalities; Oregon State Bar Judicial Administration Committee; Oregon Bench and Bar Commission RETAIN JUSTICE MARTHA L. WALTERS on Professionalism; Oregon Judicial Department Technology “Justice Walters is a superb legal analyst who comes from a Committee unique background, and I was pleased to appoint her to the Community Service: Board of Directors: Oregon Law Institute, bench. She cares deeply about Oregon, its laws, and its people. Laurel Hill Center; Elder, First Presbyterian Church of Portland She has the right combination of intelligence and down-to-earth compassion we need to retain on our Supreme Court.” Personal: Wife, Jane VanBoskirk; four children, Meghan, Emma, Ben and Willy Governor Ted Kulongoski Commitment to Excellence in Public Service: I have been “Before joining the court, Justice Walters earned an outstanding honored by the opportunity to serve the people of our state as a reputation in the legal community and has quickly proven Court of Appeals judge. In that service, I will continue to follow herself to be an excellent judge. Her keen intellect and sound these principles: temperament are ideally suited to the important task of serving on our state’s highest court.” • Work hard. Be accountable. Earn the trust and confidence of Oregonians. , former Oregon Supreme Court Justice • Judge cases only on the merits with no agendas. Dedicate “With more than 30 years in the legal profession, Justice Walters myself to the rule of law. has the experience we need on the Supreme Court. She has a deep knowledge of the law, is decisive, hardworking and tough. • Keep an open mind, especially on cases that seem easy. Her decisions are firmly based in the law, regardless of the • Write clearly. parties before her.” • Act ethically and enforce ethical actions by other public Carl Neil, former President, Oregon State Bar servants. “As citizens, we are each responsible to do our part to make our • Be respectful to every judge, lawyer and litigant. system of justice one that is fair, impartial and effective. As a judge on your Supreme Court, my particular part is to listen • Be generous and professional with my colleagues. closely, think carefully and write clearly. I try, every day, to fulfill my responsibility to you and do my best to ensure that every Tim Sercombe person is equal before the law. I would be honored to earn your (This information furnished by Timothy J Sercombe.) vote.” Justice Martha L. Walters

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Dear Voter, The Constitution Party of Oregon asks you to join us in honoring God, defending the family, and seeking to restore our Republic. (Our candidates take the oath of office to support the Constitution seriously. They also take the Bible on which they place their hand seriously; they are God-fearing individuals.) We are not a sectarian religious political party. We merely accept the self-evident concept that our rights come from our Creator, not from our government. Our candidates pledge to uncompromisingly work for the implementation of the following seven principles: Life: We believe in Divine Providence and recognize our Creator as the author of human life. Thus we believe in the absolute sanctity of human life. The first duty of civil government is the protection of innocent human life from conception until natural death, no exceptions. When government sanctions abortion, then all live are at risk. Liberty: Far from granting license to ‘do whatever we want’, true liberty comes from God and real freedom is born of self-government. With James Madison, we assert the precious American ideal which set our country apart from other nations… ”we have staked the whole future of American Civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the whole future …upon the capacity of each of us to govern ourselves, according to the ten commandments of God.” Family: Our Creator set in place the family as the first divinely instituted form of government. It is the duty of civil government to recognize and protect the authority of the family unit. When the state usurps the family’s authority, the hearts of the children are turned to the state, rather than to the fathers. Such socialist actions deny the created order and harm our communities. Property: We believe that the right of individuals to own and steward their property is God-given; established in such commandments as “Thou shalt not steal.” and “Thou shalt not covet.” We encourage private generosity, but oppose the forced transfer of one’s wealth to others by the state. We believe that the loss of ‘external’ property rights leads to the loss of ‘internal’ rights of personal conscience. It was James Madison who said, “Conscience is the most sacred of all property.” The U.S. Constitution: In these United States, the Constitution established a representative federal republic – which represents the sovereignty of the people under God over the state. Our founders purposed that the Constitution would uphold those ideals expressed in our Declaration of Independence, as the law of the land, and limit the power and scope of the federal government. Limited, Local Government: Our desire is to return the federal government to its constitutional boundaries. The 10th amend- ment in our Bill of Rights strictly limits the federal government to those jurisdictions specifically stated within the Constitution. As a principle, our founders sought to ensure the duties of civil government always be performed at the lowest possible level. Local elected officials and clerks are more directly accountable to the people. American Sovereignty: We are firmly committed to the protection of our borders, our trade and our common defense. We believe that America is to be the friend of liberty everywhere, but the guarantor and provisioner of ours alone. We oppose membership in the and any other treaty or affiliation that attempts to assert authority over our Constitution or bypass our sovereign citizens’ constitutionally elected representatives. If you don’t like being taxed to police the world while our own borders are unprotected, losing our jobs to other nations because of environmentalist nonsense and government regulations, having your rights trampled and your property confiscated, or being exposed to God’s wrath on our nation because it condones the shedding of innocent blood and rampant moral perversion, vote for your Constitution Party candidates. For more information on our party, go to our website: www.constitutionpartyoregon.org or contact Chairman Jack Brown at (541) 474-9343.

(This information furnished by Constitution Party of Oregon.) Political Party Statements / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Independent Party 41

INDEPENDENT PARTY OF OREGON CANDIDATES Jeff Merkley U.S. Senate Joel Haugen U.S. House of Representatives, 1st Congressional District Sean Bates U.S. House of Representatives, 5th Congressional District Ben Westlund Keith Wangle Oregon House District 4 Pete Belcastro Oregon House District 5 Jim Gilbert Oregon House District 18 Vicki Berger Oregon House District 20 Terry Rilling Oregon House District 29 Stephen Bradley Curry County Commissioner Col. Dale Potter Wallowa County Commissioner, position 1 Ken Wick Wallowa County Commissioner, position 2 The Independent Party was formed by voter petition in 2006, after the Oregon Legislature enacted laws to make it much harder for non-affiliated candidates to run for public office in Oregon. We are now the state’s third largest political party, with over 25,000 members. The Independent Party is unique among Oregon political parties in that we do not adhere to rigid ideology. Instead, the Independent Party supports candidates from across the political spectrum who are committed to the principle that the basic instruments of our democracy -- our Legislature, the initiative and referendum, and our electoral processes -- should be in the hands of We the People rather than the special interests that currently control government. The mission of the Independent Party is to promote bi-partisan and non-partisan cooperation in the Legislature and to promote good government reforms to make our political process more responsive to the People of Oregon. In the 2008 election cycle, the Independent Party is working to elect a slate of candidates who, when elected, will seek to amend the Oregon Constitution to ensure that our state’s limits on political contributions shall be enforced. The voters of Oregon have adopted such limits twice since 1994 -- most recently in Measure 47 (2006), which is not being enforced by the Secretary of State or Attorney General even though no court has found any part of it to be unconstitutional. This is the third time since 1975 that politicians, courts, or bureaucrats have overturned campaign finance limits adopted by the People of Oregon. We believe that a Constitutional Amendment to allow limits on political contributions will reduce the corrupting influence that powerful special interests and Big Money have over our government and our lives. Neither of the major parties have taken action to limit political contributions, leaving Oregon as one of only 3 states with no limits whatsoever. The result is a system that is dominated by the wealthy and the powerful. Corporations and the super-rich pushed up the total spending on candidate races in Oregon from $4 million in 1996 to $49 million in 2006. It now usually costs over $500,000 to win a contested seat in the Oregon Senate and over $300,000 to a contested seat in the Oregon House. “And now those money-fueled campaigns for part-time Oregon legislators can reach $1 million.” – THE OREGONIAN editorial, August 13, 2006 The 2006 candidates for Governor collected and spent over $18 million. Just the top 5 individual donors gave $1.94 million (to the Republican), while the Democrat got $1.2 million from unions. The cost to the People of Oregon is tremendous. As just one example: Oregon has among the highest tax rate on individuals in the United States, and ranks third in taxing families near the poverty line but ranks 47th out of 50 states in corporate taxation. The corporations’ of Oregon income taxes has dropped from 18 percent in the 1970’s to less than 5 percent in 2005. Two-thirds of all corporations operating in Oregon pay just $10 per year in taxes. We believe that it is time for a change. Not just time to elect Democrats instead of Republicans, or vice versa, but time to elect candidates who will fight for We the People. Who’s with us? VOTE. THINK. BE. INDEPENDENT. www.indparty.com 503-334-3265

(This information furnished by Independent Party.) Political Party Statements / 42 Libertarian Party

We are the minor party that voters know about. In August, 55 percent of the voters wanted our U.S. Presidential Candidate in the debates. Voters are ready for change, and know that change can only come from outside of the two major political parties. As the third largest party, we are the best to serve you. Our candidates are here to give you the choice for the positive change that you know we need. Presently, the Federal government is causing more grief and taxation than state governments. Our Federal candidates are here to trim the Federal Government so that our State Candidates can listen to you individually and really fix the problems at the local level, whether your concern is the environment, education, public safety, or any other aspect of livability. Please introduce yourself to Jay Ellefson, Marc Delphine or Jim Karlock if you are in their district. Our Congressional candidates are ready to put a quick end to the wars, the foreign involvements, and our national deficit – a debt so large that yet unborn Americans won’t be able to pay for it. After this, we can face the real problems, such as health care cost overruns, health care insurance costs, stable retirement funds, and government overregulation in the areas of education and social programs, which are best taken over by the states. Then, at the Federal Level, we may once again focus on the main concern of the U.S. Government – National Defense, not Nanny State Socialism and not Foreign Hegemony for the pleasure of special interests! Big Government is a Police State – Most government jobs are about regulating other people. The bigger the government, the more police telling you what you can or can’t do. Some Issues: Taxes: Stop costly wars and government meddling first; don’t just cut taxes to incur a larger national debt! Property Rights: If the government can take away or control any of your property, they can control the use of your body. Laws were created to establish ownership. Taking a strong stand on property rights makes it much more difficult for the government to control your lifestyle or your family matters. Global Warming: Consider all views, but don’t let the government harm the economy over political views. Energy: Encourage low cost energy through private innovation. Immigration: Speed up the citizenship process. Keep open borders, but monitor to protect the public from criminals and communicable diseases. Abortion: With such a sensitive issue, the government should be kept out of this matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration. Gay Rights/ Adult Rights/ Family Rights: Thought police do not need to tell you how you may love, whom you may marry, or how you must raise your children. School Choice: Separation of School and State would be ideal. The best free market plans are alternative schools and voucher programs for private schools, so that the tax money follows kids to the school of their parents’ choice, rich or poor. Prohibition: Drug prohibition requires a Constitutional Amendment as alcohol prohibition did in 1919, yet this has never happened. Why should youths be taken away from their families and churches and locked into prisons and prison gangs for an indulgence they will quickly outgrow? Self Defense: Our Constitution allows us to arm ourselves in self defense, as individuals, as context is clearly established by the quotes of our founding fathers. No amendment has been made to change this. Beware: Major Party Politicians are skilled at dividing people. Especially beware when politicians go after your least favorite neighbors. As said, “He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” Vote Libertarian! 503-245-5942 www.lporegon.org

(This information furnished by Libertarian Party of Oregon.) Political Party Statements / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Pacific Green Party 43

PACIFIC GREENS ARE NOT RIGHT NOR LEFT, BUT FORWARD The Pacific Green Party of Oregon provides a new voice in the political system, to decentralize political and economic power, and to work for peace, justice, basic human equality, self determination, and an ecologically sustainable society. PACIFIC GREENS FILL A VITAL NEED FOR A MEANINGFUL OPPOSITION PARTY Despite winning a majority in the 2006 election with an anti-war mandate, the real agenda of the Congressional Democrats is now clear: they intended to keep Bush in office until this election and keep funding the war indefinitely. Congressional Democrats could easily have ended the war in Iraq by refusing funding, an action that cannot be vetoed and could have been done with 41 votes in the Senate. They refused to act. Furthermore, both major parties are united for continued war in Afghanistan, for refusing meaningful diplomacy with Iran, for unilateral military support for Israel, and for government wiretapping of all citizens without warrants. THE PACIFIC GREEN PEACE SLATE WILL NEVER VOTE FOR WAR APPROPRIATIONS WHILE FEIGNING OPPOSITION TO WAR Everybody who voted in 2006 against the war now must ask themselves: Was my vote simply wasted by voting for more of the same from the same two parties? Oregon voters have a chance now, with the Pacific Green Party’s Peace Slate of congressional candidates, to vote their desire for peace, sending a message loud and clear that votes for peace cannot be taken for granted. All Pacific Green Candidates in the Peace Slate support: • Ending continued empire building and ceaseless war and occupation as perpetuated by both major parties, • Diverting resources instead to renewable energy investment and the protection of our natural resources, • Changing the tax structure to counter the expanding gap between the rich and the poor, • Providing free, universal health care to all with government-provided, locally-administered health insurance, • Rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure and transit systems toward sustainable, energy efficient development, • Committing to participatory democracy, community-based economies, and more funding for higher education. PACIFIC GREENS LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST LNG AND CLIMATE CHANGE The Pacific Green Party is successfully fighting against siting Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminals and pipelines in Oregon that would further global climate change. No elected Pacific Green would ever vote to support California’s rising demand for natural gas by way of destructive and dangerous facilities in our state. PACIFIC GREENS FIGHT TO END LEGALIZED BRIBERY AND SPOILED ELECTIONS The Pacific Green Party recognizes that in an entrenched two-party system with winner-take-all elections, third party candidates are considered spoilers. However Oregon voters have already approved two solutions to this problem: Instant Runoff Voting and Campaign Finance Reform. The scandal of broken election systems must be confronted head-on. The office of Secretary of State is crucial to enforcing structural reforms Oregonians have enacted to end the two-party stranglehold, fixing spoiler and corruption problems once and for all. GREEN VALUES ARE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT Green parties the world over are part of ruling governments and hold high cabinet positions in many countries, large and small. They are united by the Four Pillars of the Green Movement: Ecological Wisdom, Social and Economic Justice, Grassroots Democracy, and Peace and Nonviolence. Further, all United States Green parties hold to Ten Key Values: Ecological Wisdom, Nonviolence, Sustainability, Grassroots Democracy, Decentralization, Community-Based Economics, Feminism, Respect for Diversity, Personal and Global Responsibility, and Social and Economic Justice PACIFIC GREENS ARE GAINING ELECTED OFFICE IN OREGON Pacific Greens are currently elected or appointed to twenty non-partisan offices or positions throughout the state. Greens put ideas into action on school boards, land and water boards, planning boards, city councils, and various commissions. Vote Pacific Green in this election and register Pacific Green to support Green values every day, not just on election day. VOTE AND REGISTER PACIFIC GREEN FOR OREGON’S FUTURE For more information, or to volunteer, please visit http://www.pacificgreens.org/

(This information furnished by Pacific Green Party.) Political Party Statements / 44 Peace Party

Nader and the Peace Party The real wages for the average American worker are lower today than in 1973. Yet neither Obama nor McCain support a living wage. Health insurance bureaucracies abuse the insured, ignore the uninsured, and waste 1 of every 4 health care dollars, yet efficient, single-payer health care is not on the table. McCain supports an enduring occupation of Iraq, while Obama’s plan would leave 50,000 U.S. soldiers and 190,000 armed contractors in Iraq four years from now. There is a common thread to nearly all that is wrong in America. Corporations have too much power. Corporations are designed to maximize profit, nothing else. Corporate executives can be sued by their shareholders if they sacrifice profit for the public good. This is why U.S. workers keep falling behind while the economy more than doubles; someone is making the money, and it’s not the people who are earning it. Corporate domination is the reason why we burn coal for electricity, rather than saving the atmosphere with wind and solar power. Big corporations own the coal, and there is no profit in leaving it in the ground. Corporate domination is why the U.S. spends more on defense then the rest of the world put together. The “military-industrial complex” (that Eisenhower warned us about) understands that to sustain vast spending on arms requires not allies, but enemies. Our recent foreign policy has created bitterness and resentment around the globe, and a growing list of enemies. The tragedy is that for a fraction of what we spent on defense, we could ensure our security by promoting clean water programs, agricultural assistance, health clinics, books and pencils. Historically, the great progressive advances in our politics have originated with third parties and independent candidacies. Since major parties are inherently conservative, small parties serve the purpose of generating new ideas. The abolition of slavery, the movement, women’s suffrage, Social Security -- all these and more were promoted by small parties whose core ideas were eventually adopted by one of the main parties. (We must defend third parties by voting against Measure 65.) Today, our politics at the national level is broken. The Democrats took over Congress in 2006 with a promise to end the war, stop the violations of our civil liberties by the Bush Administration, and pass a progressive legislative program. Instead, they continued the war, reauthorized the , expanded the President’s power to wiretap without judicial authority, and so public approval of Congress now stands at 9%. How did things get this bad? The answer lies in the parties making promises that they do not keep. They know that the people want universal, single-payer health care, a crackdown on the wasteful defense budget, a living wage, an economy built on renewable energy, and an end to trade deals that send our jobs overseas. Yet corporate power opposes all of this, and the constant pull of corporate power has kept the United States from solving a single major social problem for the last 40 years. The Peace Party and its presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, stand for a systematic dismantling of corporate domination by expanding public financing of elections, extending constitutional protections to people, and not to corporations, cracking down on corporate crime and financial manipulations, taxing speculation and pollution instead of work, and teaching the skills of citizenship to children, so that they can learn to become masters of their own fate, rather than cogs in a giant corporate wheel. Our politics is broken. If you do not have a breaking point, then you have no power, the major parties will always take your vote for granted. Your vote for Nader and the Peace Party will keep big issues alive, and strengthen the hand of progressive forces in the coming years. By denying your vote to the major parties, your own power grows. Gregory Kafoury Peace Party Secretary

(This information furnished by Peace Party.) Political Party Statements / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Republican Party 45

This year’s election will be a turning point in our nation’s history. I encourage all Oregonians who share these values to join us in voting for our Republican nominees in this year’s election. We are Republicans because: WE BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored. WE BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. WE BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity. WE BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. WE BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least. WE BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people. WE BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times. WE BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world. FINALLY, we believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government. I invite you to learn more about the vision of Oregon’s Republicans by visiting the online at www.orgop.org. Oregon Republican Party PO Box 789 Salem, OR 97308-0789 We are proud of our Republican candidates running to represent you. Please vote for them by November 4th. Vance D. Day Chairman, Oregon Republican Party

(This information furnished by Oregon Republican Party.) Political Party Statements / 46 Working Families Party

www.oregonwfp.org Who are we? The Working Families Party represents working people, retirees, parents and grandparents, small business owners, family farmers, community activists and union members – Oregonians from all walks of life and all areas of the state. We were qualified as an official party in the State of Oregon in 2006 after collecting signatures from 28,000 Oregonians in 30 counties. What do we stand for? The Working Families Party is focused on the economic issues that are so important to working families in Oregon but too often ignored by both of the major parties. Our platform for 2008 is simple: • Healthcare for all Oregonians without private profit; • Debt-free higher education and technical training; • Creation of green family wage jobs; • Affordable housing and an end to predatory lending; • Strengthening workers’ right to organize and negotiate with employers. What are we trying to accomplish? We’re not trying to create a minor party that will run “spoiler” candidates with no chance of winning. We want to win for working families. We can do that by staying focused on the economic issues that matter most to working families, by organizing in our communities and by restoring a system of voting -- called fusion voting – that used to be common in Oregon and throughout the country. Fusion voting would allow us to cross nominate any candidate who commits to support the issues advanced by the Working Families Party or to run candidates of our own when necessary. Our nominees: We have nominated J. Ashlee Albies for Attorney General. Albies is a Working Families Party member who represents work- ing people in employment law and civil rights cases. She has also worked on the Oregon case challenging the Bush Administration’s warrantless wiretapping, and assists Oregon’s overstretched soldiers, reservists and National Guard members with separation from the military. Because we have not yet succeeded in restoring fusion voting in Oregon, our cross-nominations of major party candidates cannot appear on the ballot. But we have met with and worked with the candidates listed below who have pledged to work for affordable healthcare, good jobs with decent wages, affordable public colleges, affordable housing and fair taxes, and to insure that all Oregonians have an equal say in our political process. We urge you to support: J. Ashlee Albies (WFP) for Attorney General Kate Brown - Secretary of State Brad Witt - House District 31 Ben Westlund - State Treasurer Chip Shields - House District 43 Brad Avakian - Labor Commissioner - House District 45 Peter Buckley - House District 5 Nick Kahl - House District 49 - House District 8 Brent Barton - House District 51 Arnie Roblan - House District 9 - Senate District 21 Jason Brown - House District 23 Kitty Piercy – Mayor, City of Eugene Jeff Barker - House District 28 Join the Working Families Party Contact us at [email protected] or (503) 841-7161. Together we can win for Oregon’s working families.

(This information furnished by Working Families Party of Oregon.) Index / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Index of Candidates 47

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Adamson, Jessica 26 Haugen, Joel 13 Albies, J Ashlee 20 Henry, Chris 13 Alley, Allen 18 Kroger, John R 21 Avakian, Brad 37 Leuenberger, James E 21 Baldwin, Chuck 7 Marino, Tony 33 Barker, Jeff 28 Marsh, Michael 18 Barr, Bob 7 McCain, John 8 Bonamici, Suzanne 23 McKinney, Cynthia 8 Boone, Deborah 31 Merkley, Jeff 10 Brown, Kate 16 Michaels, Lisa 22 Brown, Walter F (Walt) 20 Nader, Ralph 9 Brownlow, Dave 10 Obama, Barack 9 Bruun, Scott 34 Read, Tobias 28 Burdick, Ginny 24 Riley, Chuck 29 Dancer, Rick 16 Rilling, Terry L 29 Delphine, Marc 26 Semrau, Scott 14 Duyck, Andy 30 Sercombe, Timothy J 38 Eberle, Michele 34 Smith, Gordon H 11 Edwards, David 30 Tabor, H Joe 14 Galizio, Larry 33 Walters, Martha L 38 Garrett, Chris 35 Westlund, Ben 19 Goberman, Pavel 37 Wight, John 24 Greenlick, Mitch 31 Wingard, Matt 27 Griffith, Steve 35 Woolley, Seth Alan 17 Harker, Chris 32 Wu, David 15 Hass, Mark 22 Secretary of State NONPROFIT Bill Bradbury CAR-RT SORT State Capitol U.S. Postage Salem, OR 97310-0722 PAID Portland, OR Permit No. 815

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